Fake COVID-19 news rife in PNG: Police

Port Moresby: Papua New Guinea’s Police Commissioner says rumours circulating in social media about new cases of COVID-19 in Port Moresby are false.

David Manning, who is also the Controller of the National Pandemic Response, cautioned the public from spreading misinformation and fake news, saying it is detrimental to public safety and is also a criminal offence under the country’s cyber crime laws. Mr Manning said any new cases will be confirmed and announced to the public through the National Control Centre. He said people should get information from reliable sources.