
A woman her protective face mask balances her large-sized cup while watching her smartphone in Taipei. Taiwan, which has been held up as a model for how to tackle an outbreak, warned people who spread false rumours that they faced up to three years in jail and a TW$3mil fine (RM431,147). — AP
TAIPEI: It may be the global day for pranks but with the world under assault from the deadly coronavirus pandemic many governments on April 1 were warning against virus-themed April Fools' jokes – some even threatening jail.
The April 1 tradition sees families, web users and corporations embrace practical jokes.
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