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Fake Health Signs Trick St. Thomas Businesses
14 Jan
Summary
- Southwestern Public Health alerted public about fake outbreak signs.
- Individual posing as health unit representative posted signs.
- Police closed investigation, no criminal offense found.
Southwestern Public Health has alerted the public to a series of deceptive signs recently posted at businesses in St. Thomas. These fake signs, which purported to be from the health unit, warned of a non-existent outbreak, causing confusion among local businesses.
The individual responsible for posting the signs identified themselves as a representative of Southwestern Public Health. The signs, resembling those used in healthcare settings, bore messages about hand hygiene and vaccinations, alongside a handwritten claim of an outbreak caused by the '6I-9 virus.'
St. Thomas police investigated the incident but closed the case, determining that no criminal offense had occurred. The identity and motives of the individual remain unknown. Southwestern Public Health advises the public to always verify information directly with the health unit through official channels if uncertain about any advisories.
