WebQoof

The Quint’s fact-checking initiative, strives to provide its readers stories that are 100% accurate. Be a part of the fight against fake news by writing to us at WebQoof@thequint.com.

Fake Message Linked to MHA Claims Posting on COVID-19 is Illegal

There is no person with the name ‘Ravi Nayak’ neither is there a designation called Principal Secretary in MHA.

Fake Message Linked to MHA Claims Posting on COVID-19 is Illegal

In Iran, False Belief a Poison Fights Coronavirus Kills Hundreds

Image used for representational purposes. 

In Iran, False Belief a Poison Fights Coronavirus Kills Hundreds

COVID-19: Old Video from Azerbaijan Shared as Lockdown in Spain

A video of police detaining people is being circulated on social media with a claim that it shows the situation of lockdown in Spain.

COVID-19: Old Video from Azerbaijan Shared as Lockdown in Spain

Bodies of COVID-19 Victims Being Dumped in Italy? No, a Film Scene

The novel coronavirus has claimed over 24,000 lives globally. 

Bodies of COVID-19 Victims Being Dumped in Italy? No, a Film Scene

Is This a Prank to Keep Goans Inside Amid Lockdown? No, Old Clip

As coronavirus has pushed countries into a lockdown, a video is being shared online which shows a human wrapped in a white cloth and scarring people away.

Is This a Prank to Keep Goans Inside Amid Lockdown? No, Old Clip

Fake Audio Clip Shared to Claim 59 New COVID-19 Cases in Nagpur

An audio clip is doing round on the internet in which two men can be heard talking about coronavirus cases in Nagpur.

Fake Audio Clip Shared to Claim 59 New COVID-19 Cases in Nagpur

No, That’s Not a ‘Demon’ in Italy – It’s a Digital Creation

Many people are sharing a video on social media with a claim that it shows a “demon bird in Italy”.

No, That’s Not a ‘Demon’ in Italy – It’s a Digital Creation

Old Video Used to Claim ‘US Accepts Quran’ to Fight COVID-19

A video of President Trump attending the recital of verses from the Quran is being shared with a claim that it was done as a measure to fight COVID-19.

Old Video Used to Claim ‘US Accepts Quran’ to Fight COVID-19

COVID-19: Fake Bulletin Used to Claim PM Ordered Internet Shutdown

A set of images falsely claimed that PM Modi has ordered internet shutdown from 12 am.

COVID-19: Fake Bulletin Used to Claim PM Ordered Internet Shutdown