April 20, 2020

Health

FALSE: Chinese medical aid to Ghana contaminated with coronavirus

Videos, text messages and voice notes spreading falsities and well-worn hoaxes are being widely circulated in Ghana, like in many other countries around the world.

GhanaFact has been alerted to several claims on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram about a specific claim that Chinese medical aid received in Ghana has been contaminated with the coronavirus.

April 20, 2020

FALSE: Chinese medical aid to Ghana contaminated with coronavirus

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