SINGAPORE — Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday said that authorities are “certainly looking” into invoking Singapore's fake news law against websites that encourage people to consume the antiparasitic drug ivermectin to prevent or cure COVID-19.
As such, authorities will look into issuing notices under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act to websites promoting the consumption of the drug. “Consumers are strongly advised not to self-medicate with ivermectin and to consult their doctor for proper treatment of COVID-19,” said the HSA on 5 October. It had in September issued a similar advisory.
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