Please don’t fall for report claiming India has entered Stage 3 of COVID-19 – PIB Fact Check

By Editorial Team Last updated March 30, 2020 15:54 IST

As coronavirus cases spiked, romours started floating on the internet that India has entered stage 3 (community transmission) of COVID-19.

Press Information Bureau Fact Check twitter handle (@PIB Fact Check) junks all rumours that said India is in third stage of Covid-19 yet. According to the handle, Director General of the Private Hospital Association Dr. Girdhar Gyani clarifies that India has not entered stage 3 of the #Covid19 infection.

Check tweet:

Director General of the Private Hospital Association Dr Girdhar Gyani clarifies that India has not entered stage 3 of the #Covid19 infection

Watch – @DDNewslive https://t.co/0vHrpyfo3Y https://t.co/S2tCIXE9rE

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 28, 2020

India is under complete lockdown for 21 days announced by PM Modi. In this crucial time, it is important for all citizens to not believe in such rumours and avoid creating panic.

This news is written on 28 March 2020 at 7:12pm.

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