Fake messages on lockdown and other restrictions being circulated on social media
The Hindu
Officials urge people not to believe them
As the COVID-19 cases see a steep increase since the last 10 days, fake messages of lockdown and other restrictions are being widely circulated on social media and other messenger applications here.
Since Friday, a message is being widely circulated that the State government has imposed night curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from January 8. It also claims that all educational institutions, gyms and spas are closed, while theatres, restaurants will operate with 50% capacity. The officials concerned said that the messages are fake and appealed to people not to believe such forwarded messages
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