COVID-19: Govt refutes rumours about 'complete lockdown' in country
The government on Friday refuted rumours about a "complete lockdown" of the country amid COVID-19 fears.
According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), an audio clip of a fake phone conversation between two individuals discussing the "complete lockdown" of the country is being shared widely on WhatsApp.
"An audio clip of a #FAKE phone conversation between two individuals discussing "complete lockdown" of the country is being shared widely on #WhatsApp. The audio clip is FAKE and work of miscreants. Please do not forward it. #IndiaFightsCorona #CoronavirusPandemic," PIB tweeted.
The total number of Covid-19 cases in India has risen to 206, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research.
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First Published: Mar 20 2020 | 4:16 PM IST