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. In this video it is said that there may be a huge increase in corona cases in East Asia and people have been advised to remain alert for the next 40 days.
Fact Check: Video claim found to be false
Fact Check investigation revealed that this video is from 2022 and it is being shared with misleading claims. Any such claims have not been confirmed by reliable sources.
What is claimed in the viral video?
On December 17, a Facebook user shared this video and wrote, “Be careful, the threat of Corona is coming again in the new year 2025. Thousands of people are dying every day in China.” This video went viral on many social media platforms, and users started sharing it believing it to be true.
What did the investigation reveal?
The fact check team conducted keyword searches and checked government websites.
- Corona 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 alert on fourth wave of Corona: There is no mention of a fourth wave or increase in cases on the Health Ministry’s website or any other reliable source.
Statements of news anchors and experts
- anchor statement: News anchor Syed Suhail seen in the video confirmed that the clip is from 2022 and was based on reports at that time. He said, “There is no recent information regarding the fourth wave of Corona in 2025.”
- expert statement: Dr. B.R. Director of Ambedkar Biomedical Research Centre, Prof. Sunit Kumar Singh said, “No alert has been issued regarding the fourth wave of Corona in 2025. There is no need to panic.”
