The Independent claims to strive for accuracy in its published comments.

The continued printing of pieces promoting misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding COVID is both misleading and dangerous.

The editors at the Independent evidently are unable to distinguish fact from fiction. Therefore, given the stated aim of accuracy in its pages, it should either 1, immediately cease printing anything about COVID; or 2, consult outside sources with appropriate scientific expertise to vet incoming articles and opinions.

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