Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has confirmed the total number of COVID19 cases in India has risen to 147 - comprising 122 Indian nationals and 25 foreign nationals (as on 18.03.2020 at 09:00 AM)
The outbreak has now been described as a global pandemic due to its spread in numerous nations around the world at the same time.
Amid the outbreak various "theories" have been bandied around, most notably online, on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Here's busting the #COVID19 myths!