Fact Check
Viral WhatsApp Message Claiming Indian Armed Forces Has Built 1,000 Bedded COVID-19 Care Hospital Near Mumbai Airport Terminal 1 is Fake
At the time when India is grappling to deal with surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, several fake news are being spread by mischievous elements through social media. One such viral WhatsApp message claimed that the Indian Armed Forces had established 1,000 bedded hospital near Mumbai Airport. However, PRO Defence, Mumbai termed its as fake.
Viral WhatsApp Message Claiming Indian Armed Forces Established 1000 Bedded COVID-19 Care Hospital Near Mumbai Airport Terminal 1 is Fake:
📍 FAKE NEWS ALERT! 📍
There is a message circulating on social media that a 1000 bedded #COVID19 care hospital by Indian Armed Forces has been established near Airport terminal T1 at #Mumbai. This has no basis and is FAKE news.@PIBMumbai @CMOMaharashtra @mybmc @MahaDGIPR pic.twitter.com/ODumNzLLa1
— PRO Defence Mumbai (@DefPROMumbai) April 28, 2021
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