Initially there was widespread panic among locals, visitors and tourists through the province and the country.
However, this rumor, was later dismissed by the National Department of Health (NDoH) and the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA).
So what exactly is Anthrax?
According to the factsheet provided by NDoH, Anthrax is a disease caused by a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.