KARACHI -- The novel coronavirus is spreading faster in Pakistan than almost anywhere else in the world, yet most people do not take the pandemic seriously due to misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding the virus.
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Conspiracy theories help coronavirus take root in Pakistan
Religious fervor and distrust of government combine with deadly results
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gave a televised address in March in which he said: "Ninety percent of cases of coronavirus are normal flu, and clear up without any treatment." © Reuters
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