FactCheck: The Department of Health says the bulletin warning the public against an upper respiratory infection in China did not come from them. FactsFirstPH
The Department of Health , through a bulletin, warns the public against the spread of an upper respiratory infection in China. The post containing the claim is being shared across Facebook and messaging platforms.The department clarified that the bulletin being circulated did not come from any of its verified platforms.
Nonetheless, the DOH reminded the public that any disease can be prevented by practicing healthy habits such as proper diet and exercise. The DOH post added that respiratory diseases can be avoided too by putting in place layers of protection such as sanitation, masking, social distancing, good ventilation, and vaccination.Keep us aware of suspicious Facebook pages, groups, accounts, websites, articles, or photos in your network by contacting us at factcheck@rappler.com.
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