Valle del Cauca Health Secretariat denies environmental emergency rumors

The Valle del Cauca Health Secretariat has debunked rumors circulating on social media regarding a supposed environmental emergency in the department. Health Secretary María Cristina Lesmes clarified that the messages, audios, and chains being shared do not reflect the current reality.

One specific rumor causing concern involves the alleged mandatory use of face masks for the general public. Lesmes emphasized that mask-wearing is not mandatory for citizens at this time. Authorities have urged the population to remain calm and to verify all public health information through official institutional channels to prevent unnecessary alarm caused by disinformation on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook.