Higher Education Rumour that Aberdeen University hit with coronavirus branded ‘fake news’ By James Wyllie March 6 2020, 8:24 pm March 6 2020, 8:24 pm Share Rumour that Aberdeen University hit with coronavirus branded ‘fake news’ Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/education/higher-education/2056490/rumour-that-aberdeen-university-hit-with-coronavirus-branded-fake-news/ Copy Link Aberdeen University Aberdeen University has condemned a “fake news” rumour being spread about coronavirus on its campus. It is not known where the message originated, but it was brought to the organisation’s attention after being spotted circulating on social media. A spokesman said: “The university has not been advised of any confirmed cases within our community at this time.” A social media message about Coronavirus on campus is fake news. The University has not been advised of any confirmed cases within our community at this time. Students and staff should only follow national advice & the University’s Coronavirus pages➡️https://t.co/nBN3ZjQnSB — University of Aberdeen (@aberdeenuni) March 6, 2020 Students and staff had been advised to only follow advice issued by national health authorities or by the university itself.
