Claim: Sana Hashwani of the clothing brand Sana Safinaz has COVID-19
Fact: Sana Safinaz verified through a public announcement on their Instagram that she did not contract the virus
While dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is stressful enough, the misinformation and fake information that comes along with it is even more nerve-wrecking.
Late last week, rumours were doing the rounds that Sana Hashwani, who is the co-owner of the fashion brand Sana Safinaz has been tested positive for the coronavirus. It was also being said that her daughter also has it and that the two attended a party despite knowing.
Below is a screenshot of a message that was being circulated on social media.
Following this, the brand posted an official announcement clarifying that the designer did not have the novel coronavirus and urged people not to spread misinformation. Sana’s medical reports were also shared as further proof.
“Sana returned from the UK and took a test as a precaution so as to not endanger family members with compromised immunity,” the statement read. “She has tested negative but nonetheless placed herself under self-isolation as any sensible person returning from abroad should do at this time.”
The brand also urged the public to be more careful while sharing information and passing on “unverified slander and gossip.”
VERDICT: FALSE
