What may cause mucormycosis, experts explain

May 29, 2021

A WhatsApp message claiming that humidity caused due to use of masks causes Mucormycosis (black fungus) is misleading. Experts highlight that people with...

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WhatsApp forward claiming ‘Vaccinated People Will Die in 2 Years’ is untrue

May 27, 2021

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A widely-circulated message attributed to French virologist Luc Montagnier claims that all vaccinated people will die in 2 years due to antibody-dependent...

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A message falsely touts ‘bacteria in buttermilk’ as Covid-19 cure

May 22, 2021

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A WhatsApp message claiming bacteria present in buttermilk can fight Covid-19 effectively is false and has no scientific evidence to back up the claim. A...

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Post claiming vaccinated people are more susceptible to COVID-19 variants is misleading

May 14, 2021

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Social media posts, based on a recent study conducted in Israel on the efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on the South African variant of the coronavirus...

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There’s no scientific proof that alum water can cure COVID-19

May 12, 2021

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A video shared thousands of times claims that alum water can save people from contracting the deadly virus and make coronavirus patients healthy. The claim is...

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No, taking a concoction of pepper, honey and ginger will not cure COVID-19

May 7, 2021

Despite a crackdown on misinformation, unproven cures and remedies continue to find their way on social media A message detailing research on a potential...

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YouTube videos suggesting home remedies to increase oxygen are False

May 4, 2021

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that a combination of camphor, cloves, carom seeds and a few drops of eucalyptus oil can help in increasing oxygen...

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Video claiming tap water tested positive for COVID-19 is misleading

May 2, 2021

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A video indicating that tap water can test positive for Covid-19 and that the disease can spread through water is misleading. A YouTube video claims via its...

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Homoeopathic medicine Aspidosperma Q does not instantly increase oxygen levels

May 1, 2021

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Intake of a few drops of Aspidosperma Q in water will not immediately increase the oxygen level in the body. For the last couple of weeks, India has been...

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No, nurses are not purposely administering empty COVID-19 vaccines

April 30, 2021

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Image of an elderly woman taking the empty Covid-19 vaccine is being circulated in India with a false pretense. A video showing a nurse administering an empty...