News of a new “Hihi” Covid-19 variant discovered in China has been spreading on social media over the past few days, confusing many users and sparking fears in others.
Doctor Abdinasir Abubakar of the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean office came out to debunk the rumor after a picture announcing the discovery of the nonexistent variant was widely shared online.
In a press conference on the progress of the Covid-19 pandemic in the eastern Mediterranean region, Abubakar stressed that the Hihi variant does not exist, adding that people must be more careful with the news they share about the coronavirus.
The health expert warned that “the worst is yet to come,” urging people to abide by preventive measures, especially during the upcoming flu season.
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