The UAE’s Federal Emergency Crisis and Disasters Prosecution has warned the public not to flout or spread rumors about the preventive measures adopted by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Prosecution noted that such actions are punishable under the law related to combatting rumors and cybercrimes. The agency urged the community members and social media users to act responsibly when sharing or circulating any COVID-19-related news, and adhere to the precautionary measures against COVID-19.
“The recent circulation of photos and videos on social media spreading information from some COVID-19 patients on the Al-Hosn application, accompanied by comments and songs which are mocking the precautionary measures and calling on individuals to flout them,” the Prosecution said.
“This threatens the national efforts to address the pandemic, we, therefore, call upon members of the community to refrain from this behavior, which is punishable by the law,” it added.