A Facebook page purporting to be a Beaver County pandemic response is not affiliated with the county. In the wake of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Commissioner Chairman Daniel Camp said the county will put out information about its response through its website, three social media accounts and reputatable news outlets.
BEAVER Beaver Countys Board of Commissioners wants you to check your sources before you panic.
In the wake of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Commissioner Chairman Daniel Camp said the county will put out information about its response through its website, three social media accounts and reputable news outlets. His comments followed reports of a fake Facebook page purporting to prepare the community in case the coronavirus becomes an issue.
We just want to caution the public that if they see information on the internet that isnt from one of our pages, its not an official Beaver County announcement, Camp said.
Camp was referencing a Facebook page called Beaver County Pandemic Preparedness. The page includes a series of memes and infographics about COVID-19 and suggests that residents should be concerned.
I'm not saying that the majority of us should panic, but we should make sure our most vulnerable citizens are protected, the author wrote Wednesday afternoon in a post sharing the percentage of senior citizens in Beaver County along with other health statistics. The page, which acknowledged in a post on Thursday that it is not related to the county, also advertises a phone number.
When called, a voice with a British accent delivers a 28-second message, informing callers of the risk of coronavirus in Beaver County and encouraging them not to panic. The Times was unable to leave a voicemail at the number.
Camp reiterated Thursday that the county will share any news about how the county is impacted by the coronavirus via its website and Facebook page, through Beaver County Emergency Services Facebook and Twitter accounts and through local media outlets.
The county is still reviewing its plans for the next few weeks, he said, and is in regular contact with the state Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. He said he encourages county employees to make common-sense hygiene decisions.
We always urge employees to wash hands and if they feel sick, dont come to work, he said.
Commissioner Tony Amadio reiterated Camps directive.
Wash your hands, cover your face, Amadio said. My hands are peeling from it.
See the rest here:
Beaver County Commissioners warn of Facebook page - News - The Times - The Times
