Mundgod Gaden Jangtse monk COVID-19

Claim :

Recently, news has been circulating in Tibetan communities between 14-15 March stating that a monk from Gaden Jangtse has been infected with this pandemic COVID-19 or say CoronaVirus.

What is the truth?

• Geshe came from Italy but during his visit in Italy, COVID-19 wasn’t widespread. 
• Geshe has gone through screening for COVID-19 at Delhi Airport. which was made mandatory by Indian Govt. 
• Geshe doesn’t have COVID-19 but he was told to self quarantine.

What is false?

• He was infected with COVID-19 and he was taken by Indian Govt.
• Some says he ran away from airport without going through screening for COVID-19

Notice of Clarification by Gaden Tehor Khangtsen (Khantsen of the Geshe)

Clarification letter from Gaden Jangtse Main office.

Video Clarification by (Voice of Tibet) starts from 11:35 min.

Conclusion :

There has not been any confirmed case in Mundgod as per today. But, still self quarantine has been applied to all those who travelled from outside the settlement.

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