Categories: News

MOH: Viral message about dead COVID-19 patient waking up before burial is fake news

A WhatsApp message which has been forwarded many times claimed that a dead COVID-19 patient was found alive just before the burial. The Ministry of Health has debunked the viral message as fake news.

According to the Communication and Multimedia Ministry’s Quick Response Team, there was no such incident occurred. They urged the public not to believe such fabrications and stop spreading information that could cause confusion and anxiety among the community.

The Ministry of Health has also shared the purported viral WhatsApp message on their Facebook page. The story claimed that the COVID-19 patient was confirmed dead and was sent to the mortuary. After the body was transferred to the burial site, the message claimed that the family members noticed his hands and legs were moving and eyes open. The purported “resurrected” patient was then rushed back to the hospital after doctors and nurses examined him at the burial site.

Creating and sharing fake news about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines is a serious offense and individuals can be fined up to RM100,000. Recently a man was charged in court for posting a story about a policeman that had died after taking his second vaccine shot on Facebook in April.

[ SOURCE 2, IMAGE SOURCE ]

Recent Posts

Zeekr 009 Grand and Zeekr 9X now open for booking in Malaysia, priced from RM600,000

Zeekr Malaysia has revealed its two flagship models at KLIMS 2026, with the Zeekr 9X…

37 minutes ago

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: Flagship Business Laptop with Premium Looks, Military-Grade Toughness, and Serious Power

This post is brought to you by ASUS. If you are looking for a flagship…

14 hours ago

Countdown to Kickoff: Unifi TV Brings All 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches Live in HD

This post is brought to you by Unifi. The wait is almost over. On June…

17 hours ago

Over 100 EVs take over Sepang for SoyaCincau x Dongfeng Pop-Up EV Clinic: Track Edition 2026

More than 100 electric vehicles (EV) gathered at Sepang International Circuit on the 6th June…

1 day ago

Gentari deploys four DC Chargers at Publika Shopping Gallery

If you're heading to Publika Shopping Gallery at Solaris Dutamas in Kuala Lumpur, there are…

2 days ago

Gentari turns on 180kW DC Charger at Petronas Batu Ferringhi

Gentari continues to deploy more EV chargers on Penang Island and the latest location is…

2 days ago

This website uses cookies.