“A video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a 21-day lockdown in the country after the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases.”
What FACTLY found
The viral video dates back to 24 March 2020, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown starting at midnight in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 7 January 2025, the Government of India released a press note where Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava stated there is no cause for concern regarding HMPV.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 8 January 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 9 January 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/553408217692481
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.