Claim: A Facebook post shares a series of photos that purportedly show an insect that spreads a deadly, disfiguring virus if touched. Experts say the insect, a giant water bug, does not spread a virus but can inflict a painful but not medically dangerous bite.
Fact-check: No, this insect does not spread a deadly virus
Verdict: no, this insect does not spread a deadly virus
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09