“Fogvid-24 is a secret chemical or biological experiment.”

“The latest weather-related conspiracy theory to take hold in the United States claims that the fog blanketing large parts of the country contains chemicals and is making people sick. Dubbed Fogvid-24 by some, the fog has been affecting large swathes of the country for the last few weeks. Fog, though, is hardly an unusual phenomenon at this time of year, and when it's freezing, it can consist of tiny ice particles. Respiratory illnesses are common in winter, too, and even the purest water vapor can make symptoms worse. Meanwhile, there are, of course reasons why the fog might smell of chemicals. Fog can trap pollutants, as it famously did in the U.K.'s Great Smog of 1952. If bad enough, this can lead to or exacerbate respiratory illnesses — no nefarious “Fogvid-24” origins required.”

“Social media users are convinced that the thick fog covering parts of the U.S. is a government-engineered biological weapon, but science has a different explanation. A bizarre new conspiracy theory, dubbed “Fogvid-24,” is spreading across social media, with users claiming that the thick fog currently engulfing parts of the United States is a man-made chemical weapon. Despite the online hysteria, scientists have a logical explanation for these claims. Fog is simply a cloud of water droplets or tiny ice crystals forming near the Earth's surface when humidity reaches its dew point.”

“A thick fog, referred to as "Fogvid-24," has affected travel throughout the US and UK, resulting in flight delays, rail difficulties, and dangers on highways, while fueling conspiracy theories regarding health impacts such as cold and flu signs. Social media has heightened worries, as viral posts claim illnesses associated with fog exposure; however, medical professionals advise caution and emphasize the importance of validated information. Online, the fog has fueled conspiracy theories. Some claim it is a chemical mist, not a natural phenomenon.”

“Social media is abuzz with conspiracy theories surrounding reports of an unusual fog across the US, UK, and Canada, dubbed 'Fogvid-24.' The unusual appearance of the fog and reported symptoms have fueled conspiracy theories, with some alleging it is a government-engineered bioweapon or a form of chemical attack. While the scientific community attributes the fog and associated symptoms to natural phenomena, conspiracy theories continue to spread on social media.”

“Fogvid 24 resides in the same ballpark, in that folk genuinely believe governments were deliberately doctoring, or in some cases engineering, weather for malevolent purposes. Popular theories include ingestible nano agents linked to 5G towers, blankets of smart dust experiments to reflect sunlight, or a bioweapon that would boost the economy through a mass scramble for Cleanex and Paracetamol.”

“Some theorists have even gone as far as to say the fog may be a chemical weapon deployed by a top-secret government agency similar to a 1950 U.S. Navy biological warfare test called Operation Sea Spray. ... While there is no official evidence linking the mysterious fog across the country to any secret government operation, the fact that people reported feeling sick after exposure has raised suspicions.”

“As an echo of the conspiracy theories around the virus, some claim that government forces are surely deploying the fog as a means to spread a new pathogen, either as an experiment or an attack. Reports from around the globe are surfacing of mysterious illnesses linked to encounters with so-called "chemical fogs."”

“people have been reporting like apparently burning chemical smells out of all of this now of course I live in Canada i don't live in Southeast Florida. so I wouldn't know the same smell. but uh yeah this is before I even knew about the fog. so unfortunately. I opened the door to let the air in it seems to be worse at night and I can attest to that here thousands of social media users this week have taken to clips posting clips this bizarre unprecedented fog it's being called Fogvid 24.”

“Reports of chemical smells, health issues, and strange particle activity have fueled theories about DARPA's Smart Dust technology and the phenomenon dubbed “Fogvid-24.” Could this be a government experiment, a new form of surveillance, or something even more sinister? ... what if this mysterious fog isn't just fog. what if it's a modern application of smart dust.”

“So just because people are getting sick when it's foggy doesn't mean the fog is causing it. Exactly correlation doesn't equal causation. And there haven't been any unusual spikes in respiratory illnesses that can be directly linked to the fog. No strange new symptoms. Nothing like that right so Fog Vid 24 debunked. The chemical attack theory for example is pretty far-fetched. While there have been instances of chemical weapons being used in the past. Those typically involve specific chemicals with identifiable signatures. And there's just no indication of anything like that happening here.”