Singapore orders Facebook, Twitter to correct false claims on a new Covid variant CNBC 2 hrs ago Saheli Roy Choudhury
Singapore has ordered Facebook, Twitter and local publisher SPH Magazines to correct what it says is a false statement circulating that implies a new coronavirus variant originated in the city-state and risks spreading to India. The strain that is prevalent in many of the Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore in recent weeks is the B.1.617.2 variant, which originated from India, Singapore s health ministry said.
The move from Singapore came after unsubstantiated comments from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal this week sparked a diplomatic incident between the two countries.
‘Fearmongering, politically motivated’: Indian diaspora in Singapore condemns Kejriwal’s tweet about ‘new’ COVID strain
Thursday, May 20th 2021
Members of the Indian diaspora living in Singapore have come out strongly against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s tweet calling for halting flights between India and Singapore, citing a new COVID-19 virus variant in the latter country which is considered to be dangerous for children.
Kejriwal’s comments were met with strong criticism by both the Indian and Singapore governments. Photo courtesy: Twitter/@ArvindKejriwal
The prevailing reaction among members of the Indian community in Singapore who Connected to India spoke to was overwhelmingly against the Delhi CM, with some calling his actions as “opportunistic, childish and politically motivated”. Some even stated that they didn’t wish to dignify Kejriwal’s tweet with a response.