A March 28 report in The Guardian states, “The US has become the first country to exceed 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases as Donald Trump signed into law the largest economic…
Morphed news graphics falsely claim Amit Shah contracted coronavirus
Two images are circulating on social media with the claim, “Home Minister Amit Shah in the grip of coronavirus”. Both the images seem to be a still from TV channels….
Old video of dead bodies in Mecca during Hajj shared as coronavirus victims
A video of trucks carrying dead bodies is viral on social media. The message along with the clip reads. “Stay at your own homes, This isn’t a decision by the…
News from 2019 viral as Azim Premji donates Rs 50,000 crore during coronavirus pandemic
On March 27, India TV’s Meenakshi Joshi tweeted, “Azim Premji donates 50000 crores. He is really a man of golden heart. #COVID”. According to her tweet, philanthropist and industrialist Azim…
No, Indian army has not built 1000-bed quarantine facility for coronavirus patients
Several Facebook and Twitter users have posted a collage of three images with the claim that the India army made a 1000-bed hospital in Barmer, Rajasthan in a matter of…
Viral audio falsely claims 59 positive coronavirus cases in Nagpur
A five-minute audio clip of a phone conversation between two men is circulating on WhatsApp. In the audio, one man shares various claims related to coronavirus in Nagpur while the…
Images of aftermath of earthquake in Croatia shared as coronavirus patients in Italy
On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown in India for the next three weeks, not extending to essential supplies. This is in light of the coronavirus…
Scene from 2007 sci-fi miniseries viral as mass graves of coronavirus victims in Italy
A 23-second video showing piles of dead bodies is viral on social with the claim that these are the victims of coronavirus in Italy. The anchor in the clip can…
No, Dr Ramesh Gupta’s zoology book DOES NOT mention a cure for novel coronavirus
An image of a page from a zoology book authored by Dr Ramesh Gupta is massively viral on social media. Several users have shared it claiming that the book speaks…
Photo from 1985 where mother in protective gear holds her baby given coronavirus spin
On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to address the COVID-19 pandemic. All essential services will continue to be functional. The list of essential services, as…