UNICEF Malaysia warns of fake COVID-19 message
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia said it had not issued any advice on COVID-19 prevention via messaging apps. The organisation tweeted that it ‘is NOT issuing any advice/tips about #Coronavirus prevention through WhatsApp in #Malaysia!’ and advised citizens to visit UNICEF’s website for credible information on COVID-19.
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