Coleen Rooney has confirmed that she has launched her own investigation into whether China tried to cover up the coronavirus outbreak.

It is a made-up story tweeted by Fake Showbiz News which disproves the statement.

It is a made-up story tweeted by Fake Showbiz News which disproves the statement.A Twitter post made by Fake Showbiz News on 1 April 2020 states that author and television personality Coleen Rooney had launched an investigation into whether China tried to cover up the coronavirus outbreak.

However, as per its own description, Fake Showbiz News is a platform for made-up stories and gossips.

Hence, it is a false claim.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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