ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the Covid conspiracy theories that have been circulating in the Baltic states in 2020 and 2021. We introduce five main topics that are related to Corona conspiracy theories: the origin of the virus, the connections of the contagion with 5G, the false pandemic, anti-virus measures, and dangerous vaccines. We highlight which global conspiracy texts have gone viral in the Baltic states and outline the local Covid conspiracy theories that have gained popularity as well. The second part of the chapter is dedicated to the media landscape of the Baltic Corona conspiracy theories. We describe the main actors and (Social) Media channels that create and circulate such theories. We also briefly conceptualize the phenomenon of phobophobia – the abstract concern with the devastating impacts of the collective feeling of fear – that characterizes the majority of Corona conspiracy theories.
