Manila Bulletin
3 out of 5 Filipinos convinced China withheld vital COVID 19 info
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from July 3 to 6, 2020, revealed that 61% of Filipinos believe China withheld information about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of those who believed the accusation, 28% "strongly believed" and 33% "somewhat believed" that China did not immediately share details on the virus's severity and death toll.
Conversely, 23% of respondents disbelieved the allegation, and 15% were undecided.
The belief was strongest in the Visayas, followed by Metro Manila, Mindanao, and Balance Luzon.
This was the first time Filipinos were polled on their opinions regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
Furthermore, 77% of Filipinos who believed China withheld information want Beijing to be held accountable.
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