Political rallies cover two of three 'C's called out, but folks find it hard to believe when they are invested in a narrative that requires them not to believe. Even if the strain is a more virulent form, it is unlikely that that rallies helped keeping numbers in check.
Targeted misdirection "oh look more virulent strain" is exactly that, a motivated misdirection.
There are flat earthers and 'outdoor transmissions are rare'ers. Similarities are striking. Upton Sinclair still comes to the mind.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2...
Political rallies cover two of three 'C's called out, but folks find it hard to believe when they are invested in a narrative that requires them not to believe. Even if the strain is a more virulent form, it is unlikely that that rallies helped keeping numbers in check.
Targeted misdirection "oh look more virulent strain" is exactly that, a motivated misdirection.