Claim: A WhatsApp text that lists 21 dos and don'ts on how to resume life after the lockdown has been ascribed to the Indian Council of Medical Research , New Delhi. The viral message reads, "ICMR New Delhi* Please read carefully... Some very important points.. Postpone travel abroad for 2 years, do not eat outside food for 1 year, do not go to unnecessary marriages or other similar ceremonies, etc. In the end the message reads that lockdown or no lockdown next 6 months to 12 months follow these precautions. Share this with all your family & friends."
Fact-check: 100 fake COVID-19 WhatsApp forwards that we almost believed - First Check
Verdict: icmr claimed it to be a fake message as they communicate all updates in the form of press releases on their official website and not as whatsapp texts.
Organisation: First Check
Author: Deepika Khurana
Date published: 2020-06-12T00:13:42