In the midst of the Corona epidemic, a news is going viral on social media. In which it is being claimed that the corona virus is a seasonal virus.

Fact Check News: In the midst of the Corona epidemic, a news is going viral on social media. In which it is being claimed that the corona virus is a seasonal virus. In which there is no need for physical distancing and isolation.In the message going viral, it was also said that according to WHO, now the corona patient does not need to remain isolated nor follow social distancing.

It is not a disease that spreads from one person to another. Along with this, a video link has also been given in this message, in which it is being described as the press conference of WHO.

Along with this, an appeal has been made to share it as much as possible.

News Verification: When this viral news was investigated and tested by PIB, it was found that this news is fake. After this, it was said on behalf of PIB that corona virus is an infectious disease.

In such a situation, it is necessary to follow the rules of Corona regarding this disease.

The Centre's official fact checker 'PIB Fact Check' has warned people against forwarding such misleading messages. In a tweet issued by PIB Fact Check, it was told that this claim made on the behavior of WHO is completely fake. Do not forward such misleading messages. This tweet has been done by PIB on 31 January.

News Verdict: The viral message is misleading and fake.

 

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