MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday alerted the public about a fake message advising people to avoid specific malls and other establishments that were frequented by those infected by the 2019 coronavirus disease or COVID-19. The fake message has been circulating online saying that patients who tested positive for COVID-19 visited certain hotels and malls. ADVERTISEMENT“Fake content alert: DOH flags the circulating message advising the public to avoid certain malls, hotels and establishment as fake,” the country’s health department said in a statement. Fake content alert: DOH flags the circulating message advising the public to avoid certain malls, hotels and… Posted by Department of Health (Philippines) on Monday, March 9, 2020The DOH reminded the public to be vigilant and follow official announcements and public advisories released through https://www.doh.gov.ph/. To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease, the health department advised the public to follow its health protocols:1.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 10, 2020 08:48 UTC