Articles by Anu James

These photos shared online with the message, "Italians are throwing money on the streets" goes viral; Here's the truth

Hoax busted: Italians are not throwing money on the streets due to rising Coronavirus cases

The pictures showing currencies scattered on the streets are going viral claiming that they are captured from Italy

Apr 1, 2020

This experiment shows how quickly mirco-droplets that are invisible to naked eyes spread when a person sneezes or coughs

Shocking visuals show how micro-droplets invisible to naked eyes spread when you sneeze or cough [VIDEO]

The video, published by NHK Global shows some experiments conducted by a group of researchers in proving the fast spread of micro-droplets in the air when a person is sick

Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus

Integrated Chemists of the Philippians debunks the fake videos on mixing rum, bleach and fabric softener to make hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizers made by mixing rum, bleach and fabric softener amid Coronavirus; Experts warn toxic effects

The latest claim by netizens suggests that hand sanitizer made by mixing rum, bleach and fabric softener is effective in protecting against the novel coronavirus.

Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus

Kids pose with wild animals using Google 3D Animals feature

Can't visit zoo due to Coronavirus lockdown? Now, you can take photos with 3D animals at home itself

Of late, photos of people posing for pictures with large size animals inside their homes have surfaced online

Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus

TikTok's 'Naked-Challenge' is trending among youngsters amid Coronavirus lockdown; Videos go viral

Unlike many other TikTok challenges, Naked-Challenge has impressed many youngsters on social media, with them able to distract their partners amid Coronavirus lockdown situation

Mar 30, 2020

Coronavirus

Netizens suggest 'inhaling steam with orange peels' as Coronavirus cure; here's the truth

Videos of people inhaling steam with iodized salt, orange or lemon peels, onion and garlic as a cure against COVID-19 have surfaced online

Mar 30, 2020

Coronavirus

Iranian cleric uses 'perfume of the Prophet' as coronavirus cure, patient dies [VIDEO]

A video of a low-level Iranian cleric using 'perfume of the Prophet' as a cure for coronavirus has surfaced online.

Mar 28, 2020

Coronavirus

Italian priests accidentally activate Facebook filters while live-streaming prayer services; videos go viral

Italian priests accidentally activate FB filters while live-streaming prayer services; videos go viral

Years-long religious practices and traditions have come to a halt all over the world due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 27, 2020

Coronavirus

Is it safe to use wet wipes as face masks to protect from Coronavirus? Here's the truth

A video in which a woman suggesting the use of wet wipes as a face mask to protect against Coronavirus has been going viral on social media

Mar 27, 2020

Coronavirus Fake news

THIS critically endangered animal was spotted on the road amid COVID-19 lockdown in India [VIDEO]

Malabar civet has been classified by the IUCN as Critically Endangered animal as it's entire population is estimated to be less than 250 mature individuals

Mar 27, 2020

Coronavirus

Tired of being stuck at home? 15 things to do during Coronavirus quarantine period

Most of the countries have imposed a mandatory shutdown in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak and people find it difficult to stay under home quarantine

Mar 26, 2020

Coronavirus

Fake news on "COVID-19 found in toilet paper" goes viral

Coronavirus found on toilet paper packages? Here's the truth behind viral TV screenshot

The viral message is being shared with the screenshot of a tv channel showing 'COVID-19 found in toilet paper, strain of deadly virus breeds rapidly in tissue fibres'

Mar 26, 2020

Coronavirus Fake news

Italian nurse Daniela Trezzi, tested COVID-19 positive, commits suicide fearing she will spread the Coronavirus.

This Italian nurse who tested COVID-19 positive, commits suicide over fear of spreading Coronavirus

The 34-year-old Italian nurse took her own life after being tested positive for the novel Coronavirus

Mar 26, 2020

Coronavirus

German man allegedly arrested for licking subway ticket machine to spread Coronavirus?

The 33-year-old was arrested allegedly for licking the ticket machine at a U-Bahn station in the Bavarian capital Munich

Mar 25, 2020

Coronavirus

This photo is shared with the caption: "Corona has gripped Italy to such an extent that there is no one to even remove corpses,"

Hoax busted: This photo of dead bodies lying on streets in Italy with no one to remove goes viral

As of March 25, the Coronavirus has claimed the lives of 6,820 people, while there are 54,030 active cases in Italy alone

Mar 25, 2020

Coronavirus Fake news

This photo is being shared with the fake message: "Please do not go near stove/fire after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers"

Netizens say alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause burn if you go near fire; here's the truth

As per the new viral message, people are instructed not to go near fire or stove after applying hand sanitizers as it contains alcohol

Mar 25, 2020

Coronavirus

This picture showing many coffins kept in a hall is going viral.

Have you been sharing THIS viral photo of coffins of dead COVID-19 victims in Italy? Hoax debunked

The photo has gone viral with thousands of netizens sharing it on social media trying to show how Coronavirus has affected Italy

Mar 24, 2020

Coronavirus

Indian man gives first hand information on the situations in Italy

Italians ignored warnings and then hell broke loose: Milan resident warns Indians over Covid-19

"The people in Italy didn't follow the government's requests initially and continued their usual lifestyle. Now the entire nation is suffering."

Mar 24, 2020

Coronavirus

Indian student in Italy recounts nightmarish scenes from Italy.

Army trucks carry dead bodies non-stop: Italy student recounts nightmarish scenes [VIDEO]

Through the viral video, the Indian student is trying to convince people about the seriousness of the situation in Italy.

Mar 24, 2020

Coronavirus

AirAsia pilot 'escapes' from cockpit as suspected coronavirus patient travelled in flight [VIDEO]

In the viral video, the pilot is seen coming out of the flight from the cockpit's secondary exit instead of the usual exit door.

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus

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