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Corrections and Clarifications

Corrections and clarifications regarding falsehoods that Woodlands MRT closed for disinfection

28 January 2020

False claims that Woodlands MRT closed due to COVID-19

Screenshot of facebook posts regarding Woodlands MRT closure for disinfection with a False word stamped over.

There was a false statement contained in several Facebook posts on COVID-19.

Falsehoods

On 28 Jan 2020, there were posts by several Facebook users claiming that Woodlands MRT was closed for disinfection due to a suspected case of the disease. The posts also urged members of the public not to go to Woodlands MRT.

This is not true. Woodlands MRT was not closed on 28 Jan 2020; it was fully operational.

Additional Clarifications

We advise members of the public to not speculate and/or spread unfounded rumours. Please visit www.moh.gov.sg (opens in new tab) for updates on the COVID-19 situation.

Note: This article has been updated on 15 July 2021 to adopt the World Health Organization’s naming of the disease “COVID-19” on 11 February 2020.