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Bulakenyos asked to stop sharing fake news on Covid-19
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Bulacan is urging residents to stop spreading misinformation about COVID-19 to prevent panic.
Dr. Jocelyn Gomez, PHO head, clarified that there is no truth to rumors about the Bulacan Medical Center being in lockdown due to positive COVID-19 cases.
As of February 12, 2020, Bulacan has no confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Of the eight Persons Under Investigation (PUIs), five have tested negative and were discharged, while three remain admitted and await laboratory results.
The PHO is promoting the hashtags #NotoFakeNews and #BulacanNCOVFree to encourage vigilance and the sharing of accurate information.
Residents are advised to rely on official updates from the Department of Health (DOH) and the PHO.
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