China News Service, May 16 (Xinhua Times) reported that recently in the WeChat group, there was a rumor that a Chinese restaurant owner in Chinatown, Johannesburg was infected with new crown pneumonia, and two black employees were also diagnosed. Purely rumor.
According to rumors, "two black employees (one man and one woman) in a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown tested positive for new coronary pneumonia, and female employees experienced coughing and fainting symptoms." These false rumors caused panic for a while and caused serious damage to the reputation of Chinatown and the Chinese restaurant.
According to the owner of this restaurant, he has already received a new coronary pneumonia reagent test, the test result is negative, and he does not have any symptoms of physical discomfort, and his black employees are all normal, without any discomfort, these WeChat The rumor is purely false.
The Chinatown Management Committee of Johannesburg hereby solemnly declares that as of now, no merchants in Chinatown, whether they are Chinese shopkeepers or local employees, have reported a new case of pneumonia. Those who spread false news in the WeChat group, please Stop spreading rumors immediately, otherwise, the management committee will pursue its legal responsibilities. (Sun Xianglu)