Claim: There is science behind PM Modi's 5 PM clapping initiative: Clapping generates vibration which can kill Coronavirus. Also, 22 March 2020 is Amavasya.
Fact-check: Janata Curfew: Clapping hands will not kill Coronavirus, it is just to express gratitude - FACTLY
Verdict: there is no scientific evidence to prove that vibration from clapping hands can kill coronavirus. the press information bureau of india has clarified that the message is fake. also, amavasya is not on 22 march 2020. hence the claim made in the post is false.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Akhil Reddy
Date published: 2020-03-22T08:39:23