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      How Celebs Amplified Misinformation Around Janta Curfew

      From 12 hour lifespan of Coronavirus to destruction of germs with claps on March 22, several verified Twitter users shared misleading information on Janta Curfew

      By - Swasti Chatterjee |
      Published -  22 March 2020 7:44 PM IST
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      How Celebs Amplified Misinformation Around Janta Curfew

      After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to the citizens of India to stay indoors on March 22 in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, viral messages misleadingly linked the 14-hour long janata curfew to the lifespan of the virus.

      The piece of misinformation was further amplified by multiple verified handles who claimed that the 14 hour-long self imposed curfew will break the chain of transmission as the lifespan of the novel Coronavirus is 12 hours. Film personalities including veteran actor politician Rajinikanth and singer Sonu Nigam recorded videos claiming that the curfew will stop the spread of the virus, as it 'can survive only for 12 hours.'

      The message, however, is misleading, as there is no scientific research that backs the same. A recent study found that the new Coronavirus can live in the air for several hours and on some surfaces for as long as 2 -3 days.

      ALSO READ: Message Claiming Coronavirus Lives On A Surface For 12 Hours Is Misleading

      To prevent community transmission, the virus needs to be curbed totally for 12 to 14 hour: Rajinikanth

      In the video, which Twitter has now removed, Rajinikanth can be heard as saying, "To prevent community transmission, the virus needs to be curbed totally for 12 to 14 hours." He further praises Narendra Modi and the initiative of Janata Curfew and says, "With the Prime Minister calling for Janata Curfew on March 22, India prepares to avoid crucial Stage 3 community transmission of Coronavirus in the country. Italy tried implementing a similar nationwide curfew to prevent Stage 3, but to the lack of support from the citizens, the efforts failed, resulting in the death of thousands of people to the pandemic. We don't want such a crisis in India and I urge everyone to rise to the occasion and participate in the Janata Curfew by strictly staying indoors and practising social-distancing."

      The video however is still available on YouTube.

      The Coronavirus has a shelf life of 12 hours: Pawan Kalyan

      In a now removed tweet, Telugu actor-politician Pawan Kalyan shared an image which speculates the shelf life of the virus in Telugu. The image reads, "PM Modi with great foresight called for the Janta Curfew. The Coronavirus has a shelf life of 12 hours. Modi asked the public to observe Janta Curfew from 7am to 9pm on Sunday. That means if we give a gap of 14 hours, we can be able to break the chain of infection. And that results in the cure of the disease by the third week. This also gives the chance to concentrate on providing the cure for already infected people. This is the ultimate truth behind Janta Curfew."

      Twitter has removed Kalyan's tweet thereafter. Below is the screenshot of Kalyan's tweet.


      Coronavirus becomes ineffective in 12 hours: Sonu Nigam

      Meanwhile singer Sonu Nigam congratulated PM Modi on Janata Curfew and said, "Coronavirus becomes ineffective in 12 hours. And Janata Curfew is for 14 hours. So you can now understand it is such a huge masterstroke, which none of the other nations have applied."

      View this post on Instagram

      I sincerely urge all of you to support 'Janta Curfew' this Sunday 7am to 9pm and let's curb this pandemic successfully at this stage. #staysafe and take care.

      A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) on Mar 20, 2020 at 5:29am PDT

      Sound produced through clapping is like a mantra: Mohanlal

      In an interview to Manorama News channel, actor Mohanlal linked clapping to destruction of bacteria and germs. In a telephonic, the senior actor said, "Clapping together is a process. The sound produced is like a mantram (chant) and there is a possibility that many bacteria and virus will be destroyed. Let it all get destroyed. I urge everybody to cooperate."

      😔😔 pic.twitter.com/pmASos5lJJ

      — പ്രൊ. ഹെയ്സൻബർഗ് (@thiraskrithan) March 22, 2020

      The Press Information Beaurau's Fact Check handle had debunked the same and stated that clapping together is not enough to destroy and reduce the spread of the infection. It clarified that the initiative was taken to express gratitude towards the emergency staff.

      NO ! The vibration generated by clapping together will NOT destroy #Coronavirus infection#PIBFactCheck: The #JantaCurfew clapping initiative at 5pm is to express gratitude towards the Emergency staff working selflessly to counter #coronavirusinindia #Covid19India pic.twitter.com/WHfK4guxys

      — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 22, 2020

      What the World Health Organisation says

      In an earlier fact check, BOOM found that the message is misleading.

      According to the World Health Organisation, "It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest that coronaviruses (including preliminary information on the COVID-19 virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment)."


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      Janata CurfewCOVID-19RajinikanthPawan KalyanSonu NigamMohanlalJanta Curfew#CoronavirusFAKE NEWS
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      Claim :   Janta curfew will break the chain of transmission of COIVD-19 as the lifespan of the novel Coronavirus is 12 hour
      Claimed By :  Social Media
      Fact Check :  Misleading
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