The media tends to cover news in a way that polarizes views along a black and white spectrum, while political partisans further exacerbate divisions. This is exemplified in the way ivermectin was labeled as a horse dewormer, deriding its potential as a treatment for COVID-19 and making those who consider it look ridiculous.
The media tends to whip up political partisans, and they are gleeful when they report that someone who was hesitant or skeptical about the vaccine has contracted COVID-19. This topic raises a concern over how the media covers COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy.
The discussion around ivermectin as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has become highly polarized, with some dismissing it as a horse dewormer and others touting its potential benefits.