The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned Nigerians to stop spreading fake news on social media platforms and other sources. It went on to say that the intention of people who share Coronavirus fake news is to spread misinformation, in order to cause others to fear and panic.

The NCDC said on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 via a tweet:

Voice notes, broadcasts & images are being shared on WhatsApp and other platforms with FAKE NEWS

These messages are developed with the intent to cause fear & panic

Please disregard messages that are not signed by official sources
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19

Voice notes, broadcasts & images are being shared on Whatsapp and other platforms with FAKE NEWS

These messages are developed with the intent to cause fear & panic

Please disregard messages that are not signed by official sourceshttps://t.co/zQrpNeOfet#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/07fsRA2ny5

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 23, 2020

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