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Post Claiming 3-Year-Old Died From COVID-19 Is Not True, POFMA Order Issued By MOH

The Ministry of Health issued a POFMA order against a Facebook post falsely claiming that a 3-year-old child died from COVID-19 at KKH.

Black Fungus: Can You Catch It From Your Fridge Or Stale Onions?

Posts on social media are advising parents to be careful of common use vegetables, including onions that could be a harbinger of black fungus infection. Read on to know the truth.

News On 'Singapore Variant' Is Fake, S'pore Government Issues Official Statement

Singapore government released a statement saying the news of the 'Singapore variant' is false.

Are There Black Worms In Your Imported Face Masks? Here's The Truth

Are there really worms living in our face masks?

EYEYAH! Launches Fake News Quiz for Kids In Collaboration With Media Literacy Council, Nickelodeon and Kahoot!

Can your child differentiate credible news from fake news?

Was it fake news? Alleged neglect at childcare centre in Singapore!

Is the alleged neglect at childcare centre in Singapore fake news or real? Who put those photos on social media?

Newspaper unable to verify 'Santa's story' about boy's dying wish

In a shocking turn, the original publication that released his story said in a note: "Although facts about his background have checked out, his story of bringing a gift to a dying child remains unverified"

Study shows that the most viral health stories are the least credible!

The study found that while there are a lot of credible health news on social media, hoaxes and conspiracy theories are viewed and shared the most.