WHO Myth-busters*.
There is a lot of false information around. These are the facts.
People of all ages CAN be infected by the corona virus. 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.
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the corona virus.
The corona virus CAN be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates
The corona virus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.
There is NO evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can transmit the corona virus.
Taking a hot bath DOES NOT prevent the corona virus
Hand dryers are NOT effective in killing the corona virus
Ultraviolet light SHOULD NOT be used for sterilization and can cause skin irritation
Thermal scanners CAN detect if people have a fever but CANNOT detect whether or not someone has the corona virus
Spraying
alcohol or chlorine all over your body WILL NOT kill viruses that have already entered your body
Vaccines
against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and
Haemophilus influenzae_ type b (Hib) vaccine, DO NOT provide protection against the corona virus.
There is NO evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the corona virus.
Garlic is healthy but there is NO evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the corona virus.
Antibiotics
DO NOT work against viruses, antibiotics only work against bacteria. To date, there is NO specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the coronavirus.
Dr Anshul Mahajan