Does coronavirus come from God? Is this divine retribution? Or is it a radio preacher trying to scare people?

Heard this on a religious radio station. Wacko theory of the day. (I added some links for explanation)

1) Kavod כבוד is the Hebrew word for honor and respect. Depending on how it is used in a sentence (verb tense) it can also be pronounced “Kovid”, especially in Yiddish.

2) Covid-19 (coronavirus) is also pronounced “Kovid”.

Therefore (says the preacher on the radio), Coronavirus is a sign from god that his power is to be respected lest even worse things will happen.

Is this a preacher taking advantage of a fraught situation?