The municipality on Sunday has denied the latest rumor circulating on social networking sites, which claimed that the Pepsi drink transmits Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

In a statement, Dubai Municipality said the rumor was a hoax since HIV cannot be transmitted through food.

Dubai Municipality said: “According to the World Health Organization, the transmission of this disease can only happen through:

Blood, by co-use of needles, injections, cotton or transfusions.

Sexual intercourse.

AIDS can be transmitted from pregnant mothers to children.

“Therefore, HIV is not transmitted through food or drink altogether.”

Residents were urged to contact the municipality’s call center for authenticating the unverified and confusing information they receive on social media.

This article has been adapted from its original source.