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    6 February 2020 BE AWARE OF THE SYMPTOMS, BE WARY OF FALSE REPORTS NSW Health is asking the public to be wary of false and misleading rumours, posts on social media and inaccurate reports regarding the spread of novel coronavirus in NSW. NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant said there have been multiple incorrect and alarmist social media posts regarding the spread and severity of the disease, prompting NSW Health to remind all residents to fact check. “I ask the public to be aware of the facts about the novel coronavirus and take a moment to investigate unverified claims before they share them with others,” Dr Chant said. Dr Chant said NSW Health was particularly keen to dispel five common myths about the novel coronavirus. 1. You should avoid Chinatown/shopping centres/suburbs with high Chinese- Australian populations – FALSE. While four cases have been diagnosed in NSW to ...