With the deluge of shared text messages and forwarded videos and infographics, fake news has the propensity to pop up on my cellphone and social media newsfeed. People walking in the streets are all wearing face masks. Everyone seems in a panic to procure their own face mask, because all suppliers are out of stock. This 2019 novel corona virus has caused panic and anxiety and it's all we talk about especially when one confirmed case quarantined in Manila allegedly travelled to Cebu and Dumaguete before she was confined in Manila. What really do we know about this virus?
My professional advice: wait and watch out for the official advisories from the DOH, the top authority in the country for health.
How can we regulate sharing of fake news that cause public to panic? Always recommend to get news and evidence-based information from credible sources.
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