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Fact check: Is this photo of an untouched vegan shelf in a supermarket related to Coronavirus panic buying?

Is this photo of an untouched vegan shelf in a market related to COVID-19 panic buying? Hoax busted

The photo that is doing the rounds on social media shows an untouched vegan food shelf, while the nearby shelves are empty in a supermarket

Mar 18, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Who is Saint Corona? Is this lesser-known martyr really the patron saint of pandemics?

Though not much is known about Saint Corona, it is understood that her relics are preserved at a basilica in Anzu in Northern Italy.

Mar 18, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus challenge: US woman licks toilet seat inside a flight

Coronavirus challenge: THIS disgusting TikTok stunt of licking toilet seat is definitely a no-no [VIDEO]

In the wake of the novel Coronavirus outbreak, many netizens have slammed US model Ava Louise for her disgusting stunt.

Mar 17, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Hold breath 10-seconds to know if you've coronavirus: Truth behind 'tip from Stanford'

Stanford University has come forward debunking the false self-checkup tips that have gone viral on social media.

Mar 16, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

This Kenyan woman claims she is COVID-19 negative

Kenyan woman claims she is COVID-19 negative; netizens ask if govt faked the claim

In a recent video that has surfaced online, a woman identified herself as Jane, claims that all the recent news on her being infected with Coronavirus is fake

Mar 14, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, US President Donald Trump and Prince Charles

Ditch handshakes and welcome 'namaste'; world leaders adopt Indian greeting style due to COVID-19

The World Health Organisation has recommended the public to avoid close contact with sick people as well as to maintain personal hygiene amid the Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 13, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

How to reduce usage of elevator buttons amid Coronavirus scare? These creative ideas might help you

Amid the Coronavirus scare, people are coming forward with some creative ideas to avoid direct contact with the buttons while using the elevators

Mar 13, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

The US school teacher stamps on the hands of kids so that they wash it frequently

US teacher stamps students' hands; is this the best way to force kids to maintain hygiene amid Covid-19?

The Facebook post by the US teacher has gone viral with netizens divided over their opinions on this practice in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 12, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus