The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Friday, Nov. 8, against spreading false claims regarding Covid-19 origins and treatments.
In a statement, the DOH cautioned the public against circulating misleading claims suggesting that Singapore discovered Covid-19 is not a virus but a bacterium exposed to radiation, causing death through blood coagulation.
“The Singapore Ministry of Health clarified that this information did not originate from them and referenced similar misleading claims that have surfaced in other countries,” the DOH said.
“Furthermore, the Department emphasizes that Covid-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, not by a bacterium,” it added.
The DOH advised the public to “remain vigilant” against misleading Covid-19 information and to seek updates only from legitimate sources and platforms, such as the department’s official social media handles and website.