DOH warns public vs disclosing coronavirus patients’ identities COVID19
MANILA - The Department of Health on Saturday warned the public against unauthorized disclosure of coronavirus patients' names, with violators facing jail time and a fine of up to P2 million.
"We call on the public to refrain from these lists around social media. This is illegal and perpetuates the stigma around COVID-19," the DOH said. The DOH reiterated that public health authorities should ensure that the patient's personal information stay private, as stated under Republic Act 11332, or the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act.
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