False information claiming that the Central Government has announced the closure of schools at least until December 2020 is making the rounds on social media. Attributing the closure of educational institutions across the country to COVID-19 pandemic, several Twitter users shared the misinformation saying schools will remain shut until December, triggering panic among students and parents. However, there is no official announcement from the government in this regard. The false information is being circulated on Twitter by several unverified links.
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