We're aware of inaccurate advice circulating on #COVID19.

Anonymous posts, claiming to be from "Stanford Hospital" or "Japanese doctors" are suggesting you can self-check for #coronavirus by holding your breath.

🚫 This is not accurate.

Official advice: https://t.co/xSoOI6zprL pic.twitter.com/GMxKQ6gmPO

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 13, 2020