Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public

During the current horrible Coronavirus pandemic, there are different rumors revolving around, from which some are true but largely they are only rumors, but these rumors are causing panic and uncertainty among the people. Just for general public interest and to spread the maximum awareness about this disease, Iftikhar University is trying to gather in this article all the Myths about Coronavirus and their detailed explanations as given by the World Health Organization on their website. We are publishing here all their questions-answers related to these myths without any change to avoid any misinterpretation or errors.

World Health Organization has outlined the following points that need to be explained to clear myths about these points, regarding Coronavirus pandemic.

MYTH BUSTERS:

1. COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.

2. Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.

3. Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease.

4. The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.

5. Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?

6. Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?

7. How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus?

8. Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?

9. Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?

10. Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

11. Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

12. Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?

13. Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

14. Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?

If you want to know the answers and clarification about the above-mentioned myth busters as given by World Health Organization, you can read my detailed blog post at https://www.iftikharuniversity.com/2020/03/coronavirus-myth-busters.html

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