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Pandemic Origins and Public Distrust
This chapter navigates the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., highlighting societal anxieties and the contrasting experiences of urban and rural communities. It examines the historical distrust towards authorities, fueled by prior public health crises and the opioid epidemic, as well as the subsequent rise of conspiracy theories. The discourse also scrutinizes the controversial origins of the virus, emphasizing the importance of honesty and transparency in scientific dialogue amid political turmoil.