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DeTect: WHO stands by notion of asymptomatic transmission

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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Published:20th Jul, 2020 at 1:28 AM

Chennai

A recent viral message says the WHO has taken a ‘U-turn’ saying asymptomatic COVID-19 patients need not be isolated or quarantined as they cannot spread the virus. Footage of Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead of COVID-19, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, has been linked to this viral message. Alt News performed a fact check and found WHO still recommends self-isolation and the claim is false.

First published on www.altnews.in

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DeTect: WHO stands by notion of asymptomatic transmission

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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