These days, a video is going viral on social media, in which a news anchor is shown “predicting” the arrival of the fourth wave of Corona in January 2025. The video claims that there could be a huge increase in corona cases in East Asia and people have been advised to remain alert for the next 40 days.
However, Fact Check has found this claim to be completely fake. Investigation revealed that this video is from 2022 and is being presented in a misleading manner.
What is the claim of the viral video?
On December 17, a Facebook user shared this video and wrote, “Be careful, the threat of Corona is coming again in 2025. Thousands of people are dying every day in China.” This post quickly went viral and many users shared it considering it to be true.
What did the investigation reveal?
The Fact Check team checked keyword searches on Google and government websites.
- Current situation in India: According to the website of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are currently only 11 active corona cases in India.
- No information on fourth wave: There is no information available on the ministry’s website regarding the fourth wave or increase in cases.
- Video Verification: Investigation found that the viral video is from 2022, which is now being shared in the wrong context.
Statements by anchors and experts
- News anchor confirmedNews anchor Syed Suhail seen in the video said, “This clip is from 2022 and was based on reports at that time. There has been no such update recently.”
- expert opinion: Dr. B.R. Director of Ambedkar Biomedical Research Centre, Prof. Sunit Kumar Singh clarified that no alert has been issued regarding the fourth wave of Corona in 2025. He said, “There is no need to panic. The situation in 2025 is expected to be as normal as in 2024.”
Conclusion: The claim of viral video is fake
It is clear from fact check that this viral video is from 2022 and it is being shared with misleading claims. The claim of fourth wave of Corona in 2025 is completely false and misleading.
Be careful, avoid fake news
To avoid falling victim to misleading information, trust only information from reliable and official sources. Before accepting viral claims on social media as true, please check their authenticity.
