Covid-199 XBB variant: Singapore issues correction orders over false claims


MOH said there has been no evidence of the XBB strain causing more severe illness than previous variants. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): HardwareZone Forum, Thailand Medical News website and opposition politician Goh Meng Seng have been ordered under the fake news law to put up corrections over false and misleading statements about the Covid-19 XBB subvariant.

The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) Office issued a correction direction to the Facebook page Goh Meng Seng People's Power Party as well, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (Oct 14).

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

New aviation law to regulate drones
Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered
At least seven killed after bus overturns
Ballots amid the battles
New bridge to boost Greater Mekong trade connectivity
Immediate ceasefire takes shape
Spanish family missing after boat sinks
Exiled Rohingya left out again
Kim hails war time bond with Putin
6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan, reports USGS

Others Also Read