There are many myths and false thoughts about the new Corona Virus (COVID-19), here we list some accurate and approved facts:
- Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
- People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
- You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will have it for life.
- The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment.
- To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
- There is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus
- Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.
- Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus.
- There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus.
- Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.
- Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body.
- COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.
- Thermal scanners cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever.
- Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.
- Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease.
- UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.
- The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.
- Hand dryers are not effective in killing the new coronavirus.
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