evidence: Government Warns Against Fake WhatsApp Message Claiming Cold Drinks Contaminated With Ebola Virus [...] The Indian government has issued a warning against a fake message circulating on WhatsApp that falsely claims to be from the Government of India. The message urges users to avoid drinking cold drinks like Maza, Coca-Cola, 7Up, Thums Up, Pepsi, and Sprite, alleging that they have been contaminated with the Ebola virus. This alarming claim has been debunked by the PIB Fact Check unit, which has confirmed that the message is entirely false. PIB Fact Check, a government initiative to combat misinformation and fake news, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to clarify that the message is a hoax. The unit emphasized that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has not issued any such advisory regarding cold drinks being contaminated with the Ebola virus. The post reads, "Did you also receive a #WhatsApp forward claiming that the Government of India has advised citizens to avoid cold drinks as they are contaminated with the Ebola virus #PIBFactCheck Beware! This message is #fake @MoHFW_INDIA has issued no such advisory!"