Karnataka COVID-19 Updates
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For latest updates related to COVID-19 in Karnataka.

Note: channel is entirely handled by the same old citizen volunteers team.
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​#PIBFactCheck Claim: a prominent newspaper has alleged in an Op-Ed that #ArogyaSetu will be used for surveillance. Fact: This is baseless, the App does not link user location & data with any sensitive personal data. Also, it does not make users vulnerable to hacking.
A website 'https://t.co/SIgT5rr7w1' is impersonating the official website of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and is claiming to offer #COVID19Vaccine for β‚Ή 4000-6000

#PIBFactCheck: This is a #FAKE website.
A #WhatsApp message claims that the inoculation registration on the #CowinApp will open in February for citizens aged above 50.

#PIBFactCheck: This claim is #Fake. No such decision has been taken by the Government.

Conclusion: FAKE
A website is impersonating the official #CoWIN website & is asking users to register for #COVID19 vaccination using mobile number.

#PIBFactCheck: This is a FAKE website. Follow MoHFW_INDIA for official information related to Covid vaccination drive.
A vial for #Remdesivir injection by the name 'COVIPRI' is in circulation.

#PIBFactCheck

This vial by the name #COVIPRI is #Fake. Do not buy medical supplies from unverified sources and beware of counterfeit medicines and injections.
Claim:#COVID19 vaccination appointment can be booked on Telegram using 'MyGov Corona Vaccine Appt'

#PIBFactCheck:This image is #Morphed. Neither this number nor Telegram account is associated with mygovindia

Register for vaccine on Cowin,UMANG or Aarogya Setu
An image allegedly quoting a French Nobel Laureate on #COVID19 vaccines is circulating on social media

The claim in the image is #FAKE.

#COVID19 Vaccine is completely safe

Do not forward that image and news.

#PIBFactCheck
Claim: Under a provision of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), families of those who died due to #COVID19 are entitled to a compensation of β‚Ή 4 Lakh.

#PIBFactCheck: This claim is #Fake. No such provision exists under the approved items and norms of expenditure for #SDRF