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Audio message blaming 5G trials behind surge in COVID-19 cases in India is fake
An audio message claiming that the 5G testing is the reason behind the sudden surge in COVID cases in India has been doing the rounds.
Ankita Chakravarti | May 8, 2021 | Updated 17:25 IST
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Highlights
The Press Information Bureau has recently busted a conspiracy theory that was being spread about the second wave of COVID-19.
In the message, a man can be heard saying that because of 5G testing people are dying in states like UP, Maharashtra.
The COAI has cautioned users about the same and urged them to not believe in any such rumours.
Cos, UP Police join Pakistani Social Media influencer’s party
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The original Instagram clip shows Islamabad-based Dananeer Mobeen and her friends on a highway and the 19-year-old explains in an American accent: ‘Yeh hamari pawri ho rahi hai.’ It has gone viral, and many brands are now releasing their own memes on this theme to reach younger audiences.
ET Bureau
New Delhi: Ever found anything common between Myntra,
State Bank of India, Uttar Pradesh Police, Netflix, Swiggy, Realme, Press Information Bureau, Oyo and Zomato? Well, they are all having a party on social media rolling out memes based on a viral video by a Pakistani Instagram influencer. The theme is trending as #PawriHoRahiHai.