Taking note of various false claims being spread on social media platforms and websites, the Sri Lanka government urged the public not to create and spread fake news regarding COVID-19, reported The Daily Mirror.

The Ministry of Health on Sunday released a statement saying it appears that "some politicians and the websites" are misleading the public in connection with burial or cremation of the bodies of the people infected with COVID-19.

Some websites are using senior political figures connected to the government for spreading fake news, the ministry noted in a statement. The ministry further clarified its policy saying all corpses of all those who died of COVID-19 will be cremated. It also mentioned the decision was taken after reports from experts.

The government advised people against disseminating false information regarding health policies for political purposes.