The rampant spread of coronavirus <\/a>has brought the world to its knees like no other disease in recent history. With the virus not having reached its potential in India, we might have a chance to avoid it from exploding in the country. On-ground measures are being taken by the government to restrict all unnecessary human movement, but that has caused a whole another wave of fake news and half-truths as people are forced to stay indoors for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n In dire cases like these, the panic created can be vastly damaging as well. To avoid the outgrowth of false information-created dystopia, and be aware of every happening, here’s a compilation of online resources that you should keep handy to know the exact scenario of the coronavirus in India and bunk all myths that are associated with it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Firstly, it’s crucial to obtain your information from credible sources. For COVID-19, the World Health Organisation’s website<\/a> is your best bet to find all the relevant information along with regular updates from around the world. You’ll also find specific details on how countries are combatting the spread and other best practices to adopt to ensure safety. Almost every breakthrough will be reported by the WHO.<\/p>\n To make all of this information even more accessible, the WHO has also created an AI chatbot for WhatsApp to share vital information around the topic. Regularly updated information on the pandemic, how to protect yourself, questions and answers, and the latest news and press coverage will be sent directly to your phone. It is currently only in English, but other languages are expected to be available in the coming days. You can reach out to the WHO on WhatsApp by texting to +41 798931892 or by visiting this link<\/a>. <\/p>\n Similarly, for more India-specific information, the government has launched the MyGov Corona Helpdesk, which not only answers the most frequently asked questions but can also direct you to the nearest help centers. Considering that WhatsApp is the most commonly used messaging app in the country, this helpline was the need of the hour. It can be contacted at +91 9013151515 or by visiting this link<\/a>. <\/p>\n A similar offering for verified information is also available on Telegram<\/a>, where a dedicated channel is being updated in real-time to keep the citizens informed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n