The text message that was widely circulated via Whatsapp and other social networks.
KOTA KINABALU: Several people have received a message ‘advising’ them to avoid one of the city’s most prominent hypermalls due to the alleged spread of tuberculosis (TB).
The ‘copy-and-paste’ text message claimed that there had been several staff and students working or studying within the premises contracting the disease, said to have orginated from the settlements near the hypermall.
State Health Director, Dr Christina Rundi when contacted for comments advised the public not to simply believe in rumours, as there had yet to be any confirmation on the matter.
She said that although there haf been TB cases identified in the area mentioned, the Health Department had yet to confirm the source of the infection.
“We are also investigating the rumour. But as of now, we advise the public not to listen to rumours first,” said Rundi.