Singapore today asked Facebook and Twitter to carry a correction notice to users of the social media platforms in the country over a false statement about a new virus variant originating in Singapore.<br />'' <br />''The ministry of health said it was aware of the statement circulating online on media outlets and social media platforms, which implied that a new, previously unknown variant of COVID-19 originated in Singapore and risked spreading to India from the city-state.<br />'' <br />''The correction orders were issued under Singapore's fake news law, or the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act.<br />'' <br />''Facebook confirmed receipt of the order and said it was legally compelled to issue the correction notice.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</span><br />