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a few things they did: > On April 15, Vietnam's "fake news" laws went into effect, which was introduced to address the spread of misinformation about Covid-19
by blondin 7y ago
a few things they did:
> On April 15, Vietnam's "fake news" laws went into effect, which was introduced to address the spread of misinformation about Covid-19 over social media in the country.
> A fine of VND10-20 million (S$605-S$1,210) was to be imposed on people who make use of social media to share "false, untruthful, distorted or slanderous information"
> Security officials or Communist Party spies can be found on every street and crossing in every neighborhood and in every village
maybe they just didn't have super spreading situations? what if it was luck?
- NhanH 7y agoThere was a Saint Patrick day party with around 20 people end up getting infected with Covid-19, and 2 or 3 more close calls situation, but in general the government handles the crisis well. It was surprisingly less draconian than expected as well.
- DarthGhandi 7y agoYou can't hide overall mortality so the truth will come out eventually.
- netsharc 7y agoSmells like "we've concluded this person died of normal causes and if you say it was covid-19 we will fine you heavily for spreading 'fake news'.". Even doctors in China were punished for trying to speak out, it's easy to believe the Vietnamese govt would do the same