Coronavirus Myth Busters | COVID-19 WHO Advice

COVID-19 Advice For The Public - WHO - Coronavirus Myth Busters
(Last Updated On: August 24, 2023)

There are many myths and fake news spreading about coronavirus. People should not trust or forward such messages. We should only forward and follow information and guidelines from public health departments, WHO and such authorised agencies. Sharing Coronavirus Myth Busters | COVID-19 Advice For The Public found on World Health Organisation.

Coronavirus Myth Busters – World Health Organisation

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

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

2. Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus

Coronavirus Myth Busters
Cold weather and snow CAN NOT kill the new coronavirus

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

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Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease

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

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Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?

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

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Coronavirus Myth BustersCan an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?

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

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

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

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

8. Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?

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Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?

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

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

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

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Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

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

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

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

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Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

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

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

Source: World Health Organisation

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