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COVID-19
Coronavirus is the name of a family of viruses that can cause diseases in animals and people. The coronavirus family generally caused various respiratory illnesses in people.COVID-19 is the name of the disease in question today. The name was chosen by WHO (World Health Organisation) as the disease was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic because it's spread to most of the civilised world.
SARS-COV-2 is the name of the virus responsible for COVID-19.This disease, triggered by a novel strain of the coronavirus termed SARS-CoV-2, has afflicted more than 33,37,035 people worldwide.The death toll currently stands 2,35,258 globally.[as of 1st May,2020]
Medical researchers have discovered the trigger factor to be a new, unknown strain of the
coronavirus, its other variants being responsible for the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2013.
The coronavirus is a zoonotic virus, implying that it is transmitted from animals to humans.
The specific kind of coronavirus that is currently plaguing the Chinese population was found
to have stemmed from a wet market in Wuhan, China.
In these wet markets, raw animal meat is sold alongside live animals such as dogs, hares, pigs and chickens. Hence, the likelihood of the novel strain of coronavirus being transmitted from the live animals to meat production is naturally high. In this manner, the viral strain, upon consumption of contaminated animal flesh by people, has subsequently infected the human population.
However, the infection has already spread to several corners of the globe, by means of people traveling to and from China. It is therefore vital to understand the symptoms and preventive measures, to steer clear of coronavirus infection.The coronavirus infection has spread like wildfire, not only in the population residing in mainland China but in cities and countries across the world.
Often you come across several messages on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc, informing you about the novel coronavirus — what you should do and what not to stay safe
...But are they all legit?
False:
At a rally on March 9, US President Trump told his supporters that the coronavirus will go away in April as the weather in the US gets warmer.Last month, he was also quoted saying that the virus would be gone by April and that "the heat generally speaking kills this kind of virus," referring to the idea that warmer weather will kill the virus and thus help minimize its spread.
True: According to the WHO, the coronavirus can be transmitted in all areas of the globe, including hot climates. It won't just go away in the Northern Hemisphere as the weather gets warmer in spring and summer, experts say. We do not yet know if COVID-19 is a seasonal virus like influenza is, meaning it loses the ability to infect cells as the temperature rises.
False:
Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus.
However, they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever.
True:
This is because it takes between 2 and 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever.
False:
UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.
False:
There is neither any scientific evidence nor a single instance in COVID-19 affected patients, wherein the coronavirus disease has been transmitted by means of mosquito bites. The SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads from an infected person to a healthy individual by means of direct contact or encountering contaminated surfaces, via virus particles suspended in air droplets.
True:
To protect yourself against the new coronavirus frequently wash your hands with alcohol-based rub or washing them with soap and water and avoid close contact with anyone
False:
Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems
False:
No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections.
False:
No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth).
True:
Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.
False:
No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.
True:
Once hands are cleaned properly,you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm dryer.
False:
There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill kill the corona virus or other diseases.The normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C and 37°C,regardless of the external temperature or weather.
True:
The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently washimg your hands with alcohol-based rub or washing them with soap and water.
False:
Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.
Garlic is said to help boost your immune system and because of that, there have been rumors circulating online that it could also prevent a coronavirus infection. One post states that garlic is particularly helpful if you boil it and drink the water that's left over.Some posts on social media also claim that brewing tea from herbs (some suggest using sea moss) can protect kids from getting the coronavirus.
True:
While garlic is good for your immune system, it can't protect you from being infected with the coronavirus, according to the WHO. The same goes for DIY herbal tea.
False:
Coronavirus symptoms for a majority of the people infected (9 out of 10 people) include cough, mild fevers, sore throat, headache, body ache. Drinking warm water will make you feel better but it will not cure you. WHO also states that having a bath in hot water won't work since the body temperature remains at an average of 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower.
True:
The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 by frequently cleaning your hands.By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by touching your eyes,nose and mouth.
False:
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.
True:
The Covid-19 infection occurs due to a virus, so antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalised for a Coronavirus infection, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.
True:
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. WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.
False:
The idea behind this myth is that if some is infected with coronavirus, by the time someone is having trouble breathing, 50% of their lungs will have pulmonary fibrosis -- a lung disease that causes irreversible scarring and hardening of the lung tissue.
There's a post that's been floating around the internet that states that if you can hold your breath for 10 seconds -- without feeling like you need to gasp for air or a tightness in your chest -- then you don't have pulmonary fibrosis and you're likely not infected with coronavirus.
True: While it's possible for the coronavirus to cause fibrosis, holding your breath is not a suitable at-home "test" to determine if you have lung damage. To get a proper diagnosis, you'd need a variety of tests performed by your doctor. And, if you're having difficulty breathing, from coronavirus or anything else, you should call your healthcare provider.
False:
No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts. Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health.
False:
While there is no solid confirmation that bats are the cause of the virus scientists do suspect them. They believe that the virus was transferred from a bat to a pangolin and then transferred to a human being. However, some experts also believe that snakes, sold at a market in Wuhan, could be the source of the virus.
True:
Scientists are still trying to understand this virus however, the process has been slow.
False:
There is no cure for COVID-19 currently but experts are working on it. No antibiotics or medicines that were used to cure SARS that first spread in China in 2002 are working on this strain of the virus either.
True:
Vitamin C doesn't protect you from coronavirus.
False:
Certain people have been promoting this remedy. However, there is no medical proof that this works.
False:
AYUSH, a division in the Government of India has released an advisory that spoke about different methods to prevent the infection from coronavirus. However,
this again has no scientific backing to support the effectiveness in addressing coronaviruses.
False:
The post mentioned above states that you should drink water every 15 minutes because even if the coronavirus gets into your mouth, water and other liquids can flush it away, into your stomach where it cannot survive because of your stomach acid. It goes on to say that if you don't drink water often enough, the coronavirus will get into your airways and then into your lungs.
Another post (above) making the rounds on social media claims that you can "eliminate" the virus from your throat by gargling with warm water and salt or vinegar (the post doesn't state what kind of vinegar).
True:
It's always smart to stay well hydrated, whether you're sick or not. But, according to the WHO, there's no evidence that drinking water can protect you from getting the coronavirus. Neither will gargling with salt water or vinegar. And in the same vein, flushing your nose with saline spray won't protect you either.
False:
This myth came from a reputable source -- Olivier Véran, the health minister of France. He tweeted on March 14 that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, "could be a factor in worsening the infection" (quote translated from French).
If you have a fever, he says, take paracetamol (also know as acetaminophen or Tylenol in the US). Some reports are saying that taking ibuprofen and other NSAIDS could make symptoms of COVID-19 worse.
True:
This one is not black and white because there are conflicting reports. The FDA and the European Medicines Agency both say that there isn't enough scientific evidence that shows taking ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could worse a coronavirus infection.
WHO tweeted that it does not recommend for people with COVID-19 to avoid ibuprofen, and currently recommends taking paracetamol to ease coronavirus symptoms, and does not mention taking any NSAIDs.For now, contact your doctor or medical provider if you think you have a coronavirus infection and get their recommendation on what kinds of medications to take to manage symptoms.
False:
The next generation of wireless service, 5G, has sparked some controversy throughout the world. People have expressed worry that the radio signals that 5G uses could cause cancer and other health concerns. So it's not too surprising that people are now blaming the coronavirus pandemic on 5G.
True:
5G is not responsible for causing the coronavirus. Coronaviruses have been around for decades, long before the advent of the wireless networks we have today. Neither is there any documented link between cellphones, including 5G phones, and cancer -- they don't produce the kind of energy that directly damages cells.
False:
In the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, people ran out to buy surgical face masks. The idea was that these masks could prevent the virus from getting into your airways.
True:
Surgical masks can't block airborne viruses. They're specifically designed to prevent fluids from someone else's cough or sneeze getting into your mouth and nose, or prevent fluid from your coughs and sneezes from getting into someone else's airways. N95 respirator masks can block airborne viruses from getting into your mouth or trap viruses from your body to prevent them from spreading into the air -- but you shouldn't use one unless you think you've been infected by or are showing symptoms of the coronavirus and want to protect others from getting infected.
False:
While it is true that the coronavirus is a zoonotic virus, that resides in animals and afflicts human beings when transmitted by unsanitary meat products, direct contact with pets does not cause
the viral infection.
True:
It is advised to always wash both hands with a disinfecting liquid hand wash or soap, to ensure any other bacterial or viral germs do not pass on to people, from their pets.
False:No, coronaviruses do not sustain on objects for a long period of time. They can only inflict the bloodstream of humans and animals, to complete their viral life cycle.
True:
It is hence safe to receive packages being shipped from China to other parts of the world.
True:
Yes, the immunity of a pregnant woman is generally low, so expectant mothers should follow proper hygiene and stay away from exposure to any sort of germs.
False:
No, water treatment methods ensure the elimination of all viruses including COVID-19.
True:
For proper hygiene,avoid drinking water from any suspected source.
False:
From the evidence so far, Covid-19 can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including hot and humid regions.
True:
Stay home, stay safe (irrespective of the climate).
False:
To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat coronavirus.
However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms, and those with severe illness should receive optimised supportive care. Some specific treatments are under investigation and will be tested through clinical trials. WHO is helping accelerate research & development efforts with a range of partners.
What to do now??
As of now, a vaccine has not been formulated for the novel coronavirus. In light of this fact, prevention appears to be the best cure available so far.
Here are the measures you need to take to keep the virus at bay:
Coronavirus is the name of a family of viruses that can cause diseases in animals and people. The coronavirus family generally caused various respiratory illnesses in people.COVID-19 is the name of the disease in question today. The name was chosen by WHO (World Health Organisation) as the disease was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic because it's spread to most of the civilised world.
SARS-COV-2 is the name of the virus responsible for COVID-19.This disease, triggered by a novel strain of the coronavirus termed SARS-CoV-2, has afflicted more than 33,37,035 people worldwide.The death toll currently stands 2,35,258 globally.[as of 1st May,2020]
Medical researchers have discovered the trigger factor to be a new, unknown strain of the
coronavirus, its other variants being responsible for the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2013.
The coronavirus is a zoonotic virus, implying that it is transmitted from animals to humans.
The specific kind of coronavirus that is currently plaguing the Chinese population was found
to have stemmed from a wet market in Wuhan, China.
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| Wuhan wet Market |
In these wet markets, raw animal meat is sold alongside live animals such as dogs, hares, pigs and chickens. Hence, the likelihood of the novel strain of coronavirus being transmitted from the live animals to meat production is naturally high. In this manner, the viral strain, upon consumption of contaminated animal flesh by people, has subsequently infected the human population.
However, the infection has already spread to several corners of the globe, by means of people traveling to and from China. It is therefore vital to understand the symptoms and preventive measures, to steer clear of coronavirus infection.The coronavirus infection has spread like wildfire, not only in the population residing in mainland China but in cities and countries across the world.
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| SARS-COV-2 |
Often you come across several messages on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc, informing you about the novel coronavirus — what you should do and what not to stay safe
...But are they all legit?
Myth 1: Warm weather will get rid of the coronavirus ?
False:
At a rally on March 9, US President Trump told his supporters that the coronavirus will go away in April as the weather in the US gets warmer.Last month, he was also quoted saying that the virus would be gone by April and that "the heat generally speaking kills this kind of virus," referring to the idea that warmer weather will kill the virus and thus help minimize its spread.
True: According to the WHO, the coronavirus can be transmitted in all areas of the globe, including hot climates. It won't just go away in the Northern Hemisphere as the weather gets warmer in spring and summer, experts say. We do not yet know if COVID-19 is a seasonal virus like influenza is, meaning it loses the ability to infect cells as the temperature rises.
Myth 2: How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus?
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| Thermal Detector |
False:
Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus.
However, they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever.
True:
This is because it takes between 2 and 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever.
Myth 3: Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?
False:
UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.
Myth 4: COVID-19 can be transmitted through mosquito bites?
There is neither any scientific evidence nor a single instance in COVID-19 affected patients, wherein the coronavirus disease has been transmitted by means of mosquito bites. The SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads from an infected person to a healthy individual by means of direct contact or encountering contaminated surfaces, via virus particles suspended in air droplets.
True:
To protect yourself against the new coronavirus frequently wash your hands with alcohol-based rub or washing them with soap and water and avoid close contact with anyone
Myth 5: Drinking alcohol protect you against COVID-19 ?
False:
Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems
Myth 6: Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?
False:
No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections.
Myth 7: Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?
False:
No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth).
True:
Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.
Myth 8: Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?
No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.
True:
Once hands are cleaned properly,you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm dryer.
Myth 9: Cold weather and snow can kill the new coronavirus?
There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill kill the corona virus or other diseases.The normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C and 37°C,regardless of the external temperature or weather.
True:
The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently washimg your hands with alcohol-based rub or washing them with soap and water.
Myth 10: Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?
False:
Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.
Garlic is said to help boost your immune system and because of that, there have been rumors circulating online that it could also prevent a coronavirus infection. One post states that garlic is particularly helpful if you boil it and drink the water that's left over.Some posts on social media also claim that brewing tea from herbs (some suggest using sea moss) can protect kids from getting the coronavirus.
True:
While garlic is good for your immune system, it can't protect you from being infected with the coronavirus, according to the WHO. The same goes for DIY herbal tea.
Myth 11: Taking a hot bath or drinking hot water can kill the virus or prevent the virus:
False:
Coronavirus symptoms for a majority of the people infected (9 out of 10 people) include cough, mild fevers, sore throat, headache, body ache. Drinking warm water will make you feel better but it will not cure you. WHO also states that having a bath in hot water won't work since the body temperature remains at an average of 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower.
True:
The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 by frequently cleaning your hands.By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by touching your eyes,nose and mouth.
Myth 12: Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?
False:
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.
True:
The Covid-19 infection occurs due to a virus, so antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalised for a Coronavirus infection, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.
Myth 13: Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?
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. WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.
Myth 14: If you can hold your breath for 10 seconds, you don't have a coronavirus infection.
The idea behind this myth is that if some is infected with coronavirus, by the time someone is having trouble breathing, 50% of their lungs will have pulmonary fibrosis -- a lung disease that causes irreversible scarring and hardening of the lung tissue.
There's a post that's been floating around the internet that states that if you can hold your breath for 10 seconds -- without feeling like you need to gasp for air or a tightness in your chest -- then you don't have pulmonary fibrosis and you're likely not infected with coronavirus.
True: While it's possible for the coronavirus to cause fibrosis, holding your breath is not a suitable at-home "test" to determine if you have lung damage. To get a proper diagnosis, you'd need a variety of tests performed by your doctor. And, if you're having difficulty breathing, from coronavirus or anything else, you should call your healthcare provider.
Myth 15: Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?
No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts. Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health.
Myth 16: Bats are the source of coronavirus?
While there is no solid confirmation that bats are the cause of the virus scientists do suspect them. They believe that the virus was transferred from a bat to a pangolin and then transferred to a human being. However, some experts also believe that snakes, sold at a market in Wuhan, could be the source of the virus.
True:
Scientists are still trying to understand this virus however, the process has been slow.
Myth 17: Can Vitamin C help cure the virus?
There is no cure for COVID-19 currently but experts are working on it. No antibiotics or medicines that were used to cure SARS that first spread in China in 2002 are working on this strain of the virus either.
True:
Vitamin C doesn't protect you from coronavirus.
Myth 18: Using "gaumutra" will rid you of the virus?
Certain people have been promoting this remedy. However, there is no medical proof that this works.
Myth 19: Ayurveda, Homeopathy and other herbal medicines can cure/prevent coronavirus?
AYUSH, a division in the Government of India has released an advisory that spoke about different methods to prevent the infection from coronavirus. However,
this again has no scientific backing to support the effectiveness in addressing coronaviruses.
Myth 20: Drinking water will flush the virus from your mouth
The post mentioned above states that you should drink water every 15 minutes because even if the coronavirus gets into your mouth, water and other liquids can flush it away, into your stomach where it cannot survive because of your stomach acid. It goes on to say that if you don't drink water often enough, the coronavirus will get into your airways and then into your lungs.
Another post (above) making the rounds on social media claims that you can "eliminate" the virus from your throat by gargling with warm water and salt or vinegar (the post doesn't state what kind of vinegar).
True:
It's always smart to stay well hydrated, whether you're sick or not. But, according to the WHO, there's no evidence that drinking water can protect you from getting the coronavirus. Neither will gargling with salt water or vinegar. And in the same vein, flushing your nose with saline spray won't protect you either.
Myth 21: Avoid ibuprofen if you're infected with the coronavirus
This myth came from a reputable source -- Olivier Véran, the health minister of France. He tweeted on March 14 that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, "could be a factor in worsening the infection" (quote translated from French).
If you have a fever, he says, take paracetamol (also know as acetaminophen or Tylenol in the US). Some reports are saying that taking ibuprofen and other NSAIDS could make symptoms of COVID-19 worse.
True:
This one is not black and white because there are conflicting reports. The FDA and the European Medicines Agency both say that there isn't enough scientific evidence that shows taking ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could worse a coronavirus infection.
WHO tweeted that it does not recommend for people with COVID-19 to avoid ibuprofen, and currently recommends taking paracetamol to ease coronavirus symptoms, and does not mention taking any NSAIDs.For now, contact your doctor or medical provider if you think you have a coronavirus infection and get their recommendation on what kinds of medications to take to manage symptoms.
Myth 22: 5G caused COVID-19?
False:
The next generation of wireless service, 5G, has sparked some controversy throughout the world. People have expressed worry that the radio signals that 5G uses could cause cancer and other health concerns. So it's not too surprising that people are now blaming the coronavirus pandemic on 5G.
True:
5G is not responsible for causing the coronavirus. Coronaviruses have been around for decades, long before the advent of the wireless networks we have today. Neither is there any documented link between cellphones, including 5G phones, and cancer -- they don't produce the kind of energy that directly damages cells.
Myth 23: Using a face mask will protect you from getting the coronavirus?
False:
In the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, people ran out to buy surgical face masks. The idea was that these masks could prevent the virus from getting into your airways.
True:
Surgical masks can't block airborne viruses. They're specifically designed to prevent fluids from someone else's cough or sneeze getting into your mouth and nose, or prevent fluid from your coughs and sneezes from getting into someone else's airways. N95 respirator masks can block airborne viruses from getting into your mouth or trap viruses from your body to prevent them from spreading into the air -- but you shouldn't use one unless you think you've been infected by or are showing symptoms of the coronavirus and want to protect others from getting infected.
Myth 24: Coronavirus can spread to humans from their pets?
False:
While it is true that the coronavirus is a zoonotic virus, that resides in animals and afflicts human beings when transmitted by unsanitary meat products, direct contact with pets does not cause
the viral infection.
True:
It is advised to always wash both hands with a disinfecting liquid hand wash or soap, to ensure any other bacterial or viral germs do not pass on to people, from their pets.
Myth 25: People receiving packages from China are at high risk of acquiring the coronavirus.
True:
It is hence safe to receive packages being shipped from China to other parts of the world.
Myth 26: Are pregnant women at risk of acquiring coronavirus disease?
True:
Yes, the immunity of a pregnant woman is generally low, so expectant mothers should follow proper hygiene and stay away from exposure to any sort of germs.
Myth 27: Can Covid-19 spread through drinking water?
False:
No, water treatment methods ensure the elimination of all viruses including COVID-19.
True:
For proper hygiene,avoid drinking water from any suspected source.
Myth 28: Can Coronavirus be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climate only?
False:
From the evidence so far, Covid-19 can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including hot and humid regions.
True:
Stay home, stay safe (irrespective of the climate).
Myth 29: Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat coronavirus?
To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat coronavirus.
However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms, and those with severe illness should receive optimised supportive care. Some specific treatments are under investigation and will be tested through clinical trials. WHO is helping accelerate research & development efforts with a range of partners.
What to do now??
As of now, a vaccine has not been formulated for the novel coronavirus. In light of this fact, prevention appears to be the best cure available so far.
Here are the measures you need to take to keep the virus at bay:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Maintain at least 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing and practice respiratory hygiene
- Wash your hands
- Maintain social distancing
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
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