Malaysia probes dozens over virus misinformation

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 - 4:24 PM

Malaysian health officers deployed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia is investigating 27 people for allegedly spreading misinformation about the deadly new coronavirus, officials said Friday, as governments across Asia crack down on false claims about the epidemic.

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[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia is investigating 27 people for allegedly spreading misinformation about the deadly new coronavirus, officials said Friday, as governments across Asia crack down on false claims about the epidemic.

The virus has so far killed more than 2,200 people and infected over...

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