SWS: 61% of Filipinos believe China concealed COVID-19 info

A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from July 3 to 6 found that 61% of Filipinos believe China withheld information about the coronavirus.

The survey, released on Tuesday, July 14, showed that 28% strongly believed and 33% somewhat believed other countries' accusations against China for not sharing full details about COVID-19.

Conversely, 23% expressed disbelief while 15% were undecided.

The belief score was highest in the Visayas (+43), followed by Metro Manila (+41), Mindanao (+38), and Balance Luzon (+35).