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DATA ROUNDUP Coronavirus, Coronavirus English, English, Fake News # Janata Curfew: Clapping hands will not kill Coronavirus, it is just to express gratitude 4 By Akhil Reddy on March 22, 2020 * A A A Twitter Facebook Reddit A post is being shared widely on social media with a claim that there is science behind the 5 PM clapping proposed by PM Modi. While Modi has asked people to clap as a sign of gratitude to the various groups working to eradicate COVID-19, some people are posting that clapping will create vibrations which will then kill Coronavirus by making it lose all potency. Also, it is being claimed the event was planned on a Sunday (i.e. on 22 March 2020) as it is ‘Amavasya’ (New Moon Day). Let’s try to analyze the claim made in the post. ![\\"\\"](\\" virus-FB-Post.jpg\\")The archived version of the post can be found here. > Claim: There is science behind PM Modi’s 5 PM clapping initiative: Clapping > generates vibration which can kill Coronavirus. Also, 22 March 2020 is > Amavasya. > > Fact: There is no scientific evidence to prove that vibration from clapping > hands can kill Coronavirus. The Press Information Bureau of India has > clarified that the message is fake. Also, Amavasya is not on 22 March 2020. > Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE. Astrological Claim: First, let’s check whether Amavasya is on 22 March 2020. It was found on the internet that ‘Amavasya’ is from 23 March 220 (12:30 PM) – 24 March 2020 (02:58 PM), not on 22 March 2020. So, the theory that ‘22nd March is Amavasya, darkest day in a month. All virus, bacteria and evil forces have maximum potential and power on such days’ will not apply to 22 March 2020 as it is not Amavasya. Also, Revathi Nakshatra is from 25 March 2020 (04:19 AM) – Mar 26 March 2020 (07:16 AM). Similar dates (Amavasya on 24 March 2020 and Revathi Nakshatra on 25 March 2020) can be also found on the ‘Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ website. So, the astrological significance mentioned in the post is false. ![\\"\\"](\\" virus-Panchangam-1024x451.jpg\\") Scientific Evidence: Now, let’s check whether there is any scientific evidence to prove that clapping can kill Coronavirus. From various articles on the internet, it is found that ultrasound and laser pulses are being tested around the world to kill bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. But no concrete evidence was found to prove that the vibration created from clapping hands can kill Coronavirus. If vibration from clapping hands could kill virus then WHO would have suggested the same. But no such preventive guidance can be found on the WHO website. Also, as the message went viral, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that ‘the vibration generated by clapping together **will not destroy Coronavirus** infection’. > NO ! The vibration generated by clapping together will NOT destroy > #Coronavirus infection#PIBFactCheck: The #JantaCurfew clapping initiative at > 5pm is to express gratitude towards the Emergency staff working selflessly > to counter #coronavirusinindia #Covid19India pic.twitter.com/WHfK4guxys > > — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 22, 2020 To sum it up, vibration from clapping hands will not kill Coronavirus. _Did you watch our new video?_ ![\\"Factly\\"](\\" WhatsApp-channel-minified-scaled.jpeg\\") Share. 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It’s sad that even educated people are supporting this. 3. ![\\"\\"](\\" Vikkranth on March 22, 2020 8:28 pm Arrest her or put a duct tape her mouth n throw into current Corona Epicenter 4. ![\\"\\"](\\" Santosh on April 19, 2020 12:44 pm you are taking wrong meaning of vibration. its not vibration generates while you clapping. its vibration of unconscious mind. vibration of corona fight. its all mater of unconscious mind. * ![](\\" ![](\\" * ### RECENT POSTS * ![\\"\\"](\\" Review: Delhi HC Rules That Arbitration Tribunal Cannot Direct for Production of ‘Top Secret’ Documents, Except in Exceptional Circumstances October 2, 2024 __0 * ![\\"\\"](\\" PLFS Data: Reported Number of Average Working Hours A Week for Men Was Consistently Over 50 Hours September 30, 2024 __0 * ![\\"\\"](\\" Data: Between 1999 & 2024, Indian Prime Ministers Visited 79 Different Countries September 27, 2024 __0 * ![\\"\\"](\\" Review: Allahabad HC Says Desertion Cannot be Established Solely on Grounds That Parties Are Living Apart Due to Their Jobs September 25, 2024 __0 * ![\\"\\"](\\" Review: NITI Aayog’s Expert Group Releases a Report With Action Plan for a 100-Day Response to Any Future Outbreak or Pandemic. 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There is science behind PM Modi’s 5 PM clapping initiative Clapping generates vibration which can kill Coronavirus Also 22 March 2020 is Amavasya