New Delhi/Ground Bureau — A frightening report has been rapidly going viral across internet and social media platforms. It claims that a new disease originating from Russia is one thousand times more dangerous than the coronavirus. The reports also claim that people are dying rapidly due to this illness. Following this news, an atmosphere of fear and panic has gripped people in India and several other countries.
Our initial investigation revealed that no major international health organization or the World Health Organization has confirmed any such new pandemic. Health-related news originating from Russia is often exaggerated on social media platforms. People are forwarding such terrifying information without any official verification, creating unnecessary panic.
Ground reality of viral claims on social media
When we investigated the matter deeply, we found that this news is being circulated by connecting old or unverified events. Health experts across the country have also clarified that there is no outbreak of any unknown or dangerous disease in India at present. Hospitals and government health centers are functioning normally.
The panic spreading among the general public has frightened people in many places. Many individuals are stockpiling medicines from local medical stores without consulting doctors. Administrative officials have appealed to the public to ignore such sensational claims completely.
Strict vigil by health department and administration
Major hospitals and medical institutions across the country remain fully alert despite these rumors. Although this appears to be a social media illusion, the administration remains prepared for any situation. Doctors state that not every alarming headline on social media is true.
Citizens must understand that such fake news only increases mental stress and fear. If a major health crisis existed in Russia or elsewhere, a global emergency warning would have been issued immediately. Nothing of the sort has been officially announced.
The Freelance final ground investigation and advice
Our ground and technical investigation completely clarifies that the claim about this dangerous Russian disease is currently an unfounded rumor. There is no threat of this disease in India. People are going about their daily routines without any severe medical reports.
The Freelance appeals to all readers not to blindly trust sensational claims. Always rely on credible and government sources for health information. Stay alert, stay safe, and beware of fake news peddlers.
