SARS: SMS rumors continue to spread

Following last week's posting on SARS rumours and remedies (the severe acute respiratory syndrom which manifests as a penumonia-like illness) as well as protests on the public health policy sent out by SMS, 3 deaths were reported in Kuala Lumpur over the past three days.

According to Health Minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng, contacted by the Daily Mail and reported in E-Media : "These are false reports. It is totally untrue. The rumour is aimed at creating panic among Malaysians," warning that action could be taken against the rumour-mongers.

emily | 12:41 AM | SMS and SARS |
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