The Singapore-based website “Truth Warriors” spreads that corona vaccines are neither safe nor effective. Now the Ministry of Health obliges them to label their content as untruths.
A variety of those on the site “Truth Warriors” published content would suggest that COVID-19 vaccines are not effective. “This content comes from untested and dubious sources, and those who follow the advice of the Truth Warriors can put themselves and those around them at risk”, said Singapore’s Ministry of Health.
According to Singapore “Fake News”According to the Ministry of Health, the operators of the website are obliged to inform their readers that their content contains false statements of fact. In addition, a criminal investigation is ongoing.
Misinformation about vaccination rates and an anti-parasitic drug
According to the ministry, this includes statements like “The countries with the highest vaccination rates have the most cases of illness and death per million people and the countries with the lowest vaccination rates have the fewest cases of illness and death per million people” as “Vaccines do not protect against infection with Covid-19”. That is not the case: some countries with the lowest vaccination rates have few reported corona deaths, but according to the Ministry of Health, this is probably due to poor recording of vaccinations and deaths.
Also widespread “Truth Warriors” false information about ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that is touted as an alternative to vaccination by vaccine skeptics. There is no scientific evidence that it reduces the transmission of the coronavirus. “Ivermectin is a prescription drug specifically approved in Singapore for the treatment of parasitic worm infections”According to the Ministry of Health. “Anyone convicted of illegally selling these drugs could face a fine of up to $ 50,000 and / or a prison term of up to two years under the Health Products Act.”
Bad level of freedom of the press
Singapore’s law passed in 2019, which officially “Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act” is considered to be one of the world’s most far-reaching laws against false information. Right from the start, critics and human rights organizations warned that the law could be used to restrict freedom of expression and target government critics. Singapore’s government rejected the objections.
The shows that the freedom of the press in Singapore is not doing well in international comparison “Press freedom ranking 2021” by Reporters Without Borders: Singapore dropped two places compared to the previous year and ranks 160th out of 180.
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