Punjab Government warns aganist fake news on Coronavirus; strict action would be taken

Punjab Government on Thursday warned miscreants against spreing false news and stated that strict action would be taken propagating fake news. 

A fake online post quoting Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on declaring a holiday in educational institutions owing to coronavirus scare was circulated widely in State. 

fake news said, "All educational institutions of Punjab state (Public and Private) including schools, colleges, and universities to suspend class work till 25 March 2020, COVID-19 SAVE LIFE BE HAPPY."

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government responded to fake news and tweeted, " following post is fake, misleing and such tice has gone out of Govt of Punjab handles. Stern action will be taken against miscreants."

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Cyber detectives are keeping a haw eye on social media and will take strict action against netizens who create or fake videos about coronavirus outbreak that has potential to cause panic.

Earlier on Monday, Punjab Government launched a mobile application to spre awareness about precautions to be taken against coronavirus.

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health ministry on Thursday asked people t to panic in wake of increasing number of coronavirus cases in country saying focus is on preventive approach and re are equate facilities available for testing.

Senior health ministry officials said on Thursday that it will take around one-and-a-half to two years for India to develop a vaccine for vel coronavirus even with expedited clinical trials.

Coronavirus Outbreak:

total number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases reached 78 on Thursday across nation. Globally, over 126,000 cases have been reported among which over 4,600 people have died. 

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