Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic ‘fake messages’ are making their way through ‘WhatsApp’ and social media. From wrong information about PM Cares fund to drinking warm water as a cure, there is everything fake. However, only a few of us bother to check the authenticity of the message.

Bursting these myths is the ‘Press Information Bureau’s’ (PIB) fact check initiative. PIB has been running the fact check initiative to bursts the myth from quite sometimes. And during the times of Pandemic when fake news is spreading thick and fast they more than just active.

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Here are some common fake viral messages that are nothing but utter bullshit:

#FakeNews Alert#PIBFactCheck: The claim that Paracetamol can treat #Coronavirus infection is false!

Beware of #False remedies being shared on #Covid19india .

For authentic information on #CoronavirusInIndia follow @MoHFW_INDIA pic.twitter.com/Y7GmqFa4As
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 22, 2020

No! In normal conditions, the new #Coronavirus is NOT airborne.

It is transmitted through droplets and contact when people touch their mouths, noses & eyes with contaminated hands. pic.twitter.com/8f3Pam6ybQ

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 26, 2020

#Coronavirus CANNOT be treated by gargling with warm water mixed with salt and vinegar.

This is #fakenews circulating on social media and WhatsApp.

For authentic information on #Coronavirusoutbreak, follow @PIB_India and @MoHFW_INDIA #PIBFactCheck #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/gKUGDBqR9Q
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 16, 2020

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No! Indian Government has NOT announced deduction in the salary/pension of Government employees.

Beware of #Fake messages sweeping across social media on #Coronavirus.

Let's stay home to #StopTheSpreadOfCorona; observe #21DaysLockdown and stop spread of #FakeNews! pic.twitter.com/gcGhiVWdld
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 25, 2020

No such order has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Note: By sharing only official and accurate information on coronavirus, you can protect yourself and your family members.

For authentic information, please follow @MoHFW_INDIA and @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/XhVJnzjaUV
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 30, 2020

Beware of Fake UPI ID being circulating on the pretext of PM CARES Fund.#PIBFactcheck: The correct UPI ID of #PMCaresFunds is pmcares@sbi#PMCARES #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/eHw83asBQ9
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 29, 2020

There is no scientific evidence to prove that inhaling hot water steam kills #Coronavirus.

Remember: Respiratory hygiene, social distancing and washing hands are effective measures to prevent #Covid19

Let’s spread facts, not fear and contribute to #IndiaFightsCoronavirus pic.twitter.com/fD6PYI68Ds
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 30, 2020

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#FACTCHECK: There is No evidence that coronavirus can be transmitted by pets such as ?cats and ?dogs

However, personal hygiene should be followed like washing hands well with soap and water.#Indiafightscoroanvirus

Get facts on #Coronavirus right: https://t.co/wfZkDKo3iI pic.twitter.com/COkMefKdAJ
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 16, 2020