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Sara appeals to public to stop spreading rumors, fake news
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte urged the public to stop spreading fake and unverified information about COVID-19 on social media.
She warned that misinformation could lead to panic and chaos, especially as millions are staying home due to the quarantine.
Mayor Duterte advised the public to report unverified posts to social media platforms for action.
For verified information, residents should refer to the city's official Facebook pages, such as Government of Davao and Byaheng Do30, and the Davao City Disaster Radio.
She also advised residents to focus on preventive health measures rather than constantly checking COVID-19 case numbers.
Mayor Duterte reiterated the importance of staying home, observing social distancing, washing hands, avoiding individuals with recent travel history to COVID-19 positive areas, and contacting the COVID-19 Operation Center if experiencing flu-like symptoms.
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