This coronavirus-infected patient reached to Dr. Vinod Kumar but he wasn’t given the treatment. He was later referred to Bhagalpur. It further states that one should avoid meat and fish for 3 months and wear mask to protect yourself from coronavirus.
A post shared on social media by a user named Saroj Chaurasia reads:  Coronavirus has reached Purnia, a district in Bihar. The coronavirus-infected patient reached to Dr. Vinod Kumar but he wasn’t given the treatment. He was later referred to Bhagalpur. It further states that one should avoid meat and fish for 3 months and wear mask to protect yourself from Coronavirus.” The archived version of the post can be checked here., Vishvas News started its investigation by contacting Dr. Madhusudhan Prasad, Cheif Medical Officer of Purnia. We asked him regarding the matter. He said, “There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Purnia. This is surely a fake news circulated on social media“., We further searched and found a denial letter by Dr. Vinod Kumar whose name was used in the misleading post. Here is the text in the post: “I, Dr. Vinod Kumar from Purnea district, would like to convey that some anti-social elements are spreading false news in with my name that a coronavirus-infected patient is referred to Bhagalpur by me. This is absolutely baseless and false information. This is aimed at targeting me in some ways. No such patient ever visited my clinic,” the Hindi letter, which is dated February 7, 2020., Vishvas News spoke to Dr. Vinod Kumar. He said: “This letter is genuine and is issued by him. No such thing happened in Purnia. Anti-social elements are spreading misinformation using his name.”, The viral post also states that avoid fish and meat for three months. As per\xa0World Health Organization (WHO),\xa0standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing., There is no mention of avoiding fish and meat for 3 months. Here is the live tracker of Coronavirus cases., Disclaimer: The #CoronavirusFacts database records fact-checks published since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic and its consequences are constantly evolving and data that was accurate weeks or even days ago might have changed. Remember to check the date when the fact-check you are reading was published before sharing it., Conclusion:\r\n\r\n \r\nThe post claiming that coronavirus infected patient reached Bihar and is not given treatment is fake. Health authorities dismiss the hoax report. Further, WHO has also not recommended to avoid fish and meat.  It recommended thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Wearing mask is, however, advisable., Knowing the truth is your right. If you feel any information is doubtful and it can impact the society or nation, send it to us by any of the sources mentioned below., Fact-checking journalism, which holds mirror to power while being free from the ropes of corporate and politics, is possible only with support from public. Help us in our fight against fake news., , This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Fact Check: No confirmed case of coronavirus reported in Purnia so far; fake post getting viral - Vishvas News