Centre’s claim that less than 2% Indians have been affected by Covid-19 isn’t supported by ICMR data

The Indian Council of Medical Research’s latest national serological survey shows the real number could be 21%.

Anuprova Ghose, Factchecker.in

· May 21, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Explained: How Indian states misreport their Covid-19 death toll

A new analysis says the actual number of Covid-19 deaths by May 5 could have been as high as 6.54 lakh, not the official tally of 2.21 lakh.

Anuprova Ghose, Factchecker.in

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Isha Bajpai, Factchecker.in

· May 12, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Teachers’ unions rage against the UP government as 135 members die from Covid-19 after poll duty

Chief Minister Adityanath ignored appeals to vaccinate all election officers before polling day.

Anuprova Ghose, Factchecker.in

· May 10, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Fact check: Was Adityanath right in saying that there’s no shortage of medical oxygen in UP?

Hospitals, doctors, volunteers and patients’ relatives disagree with the chief minister.

Anuprova Ghose, Factchecker.in

· Apr 27, 2021 · 08:30 pm

Fact-checking Congress’ claim that rape cases rose by 25% in Kerala in two years

Statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau and the Kerala Police peg the rise at 0.9%.

Anuprova Ghose, Factchecker.in

· Apr 05, 2021 · 07:30 pm