Government sources said that there was no lockdown in India from 8 PM evening of 19 March 2020.

Fact Check is done by the Press Information Bureau Fact Check (PIB) about the imminent lockdown of the country supports the claim.

Fact Check is done by the Press Information Bureau Fact Check (PIB) about the imminent lockdown of the country supports the claim.Dispelling the lockdown rumours an update on Twitter by PIB Fact Check on 19 March 2020 had stated that many lockdown rumours are going viral on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, the statement made in the message is fake. It also urged people to don't fall to such rumours.

India TV in its article mentions that Shashi Shekhar, CEO Prasar Bharati stated that some media outlets are speculating about lockdown in India on 19 March 2020 is incorrect and it would also create unnecessary panic in the minds of people.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.