Covid-19: Legal action against anyone who spread fake news on vaccination for teens, warns Deputy Health Minister


BAGAN SERAI (Bernama): Legal action will be taken against anyone who spreads unverified videos and news about the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) for Adolescents involving school students in the country.

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali (pic) said this was because the spread of unverified videos and news about PICK Adolescents could cause concern among parents and students who will be taking the vaccine.

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