In a bid to avoid the spread of false information pertaining the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019 nCoV ARD), the Department of Health (DOH) in the region advised the public Thursday to access their official websites for legitimate updates.
DOH MIMAROPA Center for Health Development (CHD) Health and Promotion Officer (HEPO) Romalyn Racho told Palawan Daily News (PDN) Thursday, February 6, they are encouraging the public to verify information using their official social media pages and website.
“Ang iniiwasan kasi natin ngayon is siyempre ‘diba po ang pag-laganp ng tinatawag nating fake news. Sasabihin natin one click away lang ‘yong mga information na gusto nating makita, ngunit how sure are we na ang mga sources na napupuntahan natin ay credible? So para maiwasan natin ‘yong panic na naki-create ng fake news, sana ay puntahan na lamang or mag-source out sila doon sa mga information na nanggagaling sa ating gobyerno,” said Racho.
Racho said the public may access www.doh.gov.ph/2019nCov or directly go to “Department of Health Philippines” Facebook page for necessary advisories.
She added the public in the region may also visit their official Facebook page at “Department of Health Center for Health Development MIMAROPA” and personal Facebook account at “DOH CHD HEPU MIMAROPA”.
“Sa mismong website po ng DOH ay matatagpuan nila ‘yong mga information directly about nCoV. Lahat po ng matatagpuan niyo sa website ng ating DOH ay matatagpuan niyo din sa Facebook ng MIMAROPA,” said Racho.