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DOH dismisses reports of new epidemic in China

THE Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public that reports on social media of a new epidemic spreading in China have not been confirmed by that country or the World Health Organization (WHO).

On Thursday, social media posts began to circulate that China declared a state of emergency, following an 'overwhelming surge' in respiratory illnesses.

Department of Health. TMT FILE PHOTO

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