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MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Friday dismissed as “fake news” social media posts stating that a new disease outbreak in China is causing “international health concern.”

Earlier this week, several social media posts claimed a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), Influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19.

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Chinese Embassy Director for Media Section Tom Wu, in a Viber message to INQUIRER.net, described the circulating claims as “fake news.”

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Wu added that some posts even suggested that China declared a state of emergency as the respiratory illnesses overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums, which the Chinese embassy also denied.

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The Department of Health (DOH) also clarified that there has been no confirmation from the World Health Organization (WHO) or Chinese authorities about the alleged outbreak.

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It also assured Filipinos that it is “actively verifying” information on the matter and urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified reports to avoid spreading misinformation and confusion.

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