Hoax on WhatsApp caused thousands to go to get vaccinated in Seville

The Junta de Andalucía had to face a situation that has been repeated countless times during the pandemic: the hoaxes on WhatsApp that alter the order. 2,000 older adults were scheduled to obtain the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Los Bermejales during Holy Thursday. However, a false news that was spread through WhatsApp caused many more people to attend than expected. According to the information of the aforementioned body, between 4,000 and 5,000 additional people they were presented to the sports center of the Sports Activities Service of the University of Seville. Those who were not cited arrived because, according to the information they received through WhatsApp, it was possible to obtain the vaccine without an appointment. Obviously, it was not possible to attend them because they did not comply with the official protocol. The biggest problem, however, is that the people named were also harmed by the WhatsApp hoax. Hundreds of them had to wait in the endless line of people despite having an appointment. In addition, the great agglomeration gave rise to moments of confusion and tension; Some were upset at not making their appointment effective, while the more than 4,000 deceived found out about the…
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