Delhi went into complete lockdown 18 June 2020.

The Delhi government dismissed the rumors of a total lockdown and did not announce any lockdown on 18 June.

The Delhi government dismissed the rumors of a total lockdown and did not announce any lockdown on 18 June.A viral message on social media claimed that a strict lockdown would be reimposed in Delhi from 18 June 2020 amidst the sudden rise in the COVID-19 cases. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal refuted the speculations that another lockdown had been planned for the capital city, and said that there were no such plans.

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.

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