The Department of Health (DOH) has dismissed circulating reports about a new epidemic in China, clarifying that no official confirmation has come from Chinese authorities or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Social me,\-y0./ dm6hfjtiit069dia posts recently claimed that China declared a state of emergency due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, but the DOH emphasized that these reports remain unverified.
The public has been advised to rely on accurate sources for health information and to remain cautious about unconfirmed news.
The DOH reassured the public that no epidemic has been officially declared.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 4, 2025
