COVID-19 Myth-busters

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  • There is a lot of false information around about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 
  • Which of these statements are TRUE and which are FALSE?
  • Test yourself and your colleagues.
  • Get more information on COVID-19 myths and how to deal with them from the links below.

Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees prevents COVID-19.

FALSE

You can recover from COVID-19.

TRUE

Catching COVID-19 means you will have it for life.

FALSE

Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort means you are free from COVID-19 or other lung disease.

FALSE

Drinking alcohol protects you against COVID-19.

FALSE

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

TRUE

People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19.

TRUE

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. 

TRUE

Cold weather and snow can kill COVID-19.

FALSE

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

TRUE

COVID-19 can be transmitted through mosquito bites.

FALSE

Taking a hot bath prevents COVID-19.

FALSE

Hand dryers can kill COVID-19.

FALSE

Thermal scanners can detect if people have a fever.

Thermal scanners CANNOT detect whether or not someone has the COVID-19. However, fever is often a symptom/sign of COVID-19.

TRUE

Spraying alcohol or chlorine over your body kills viruses that have already entered your body.

FALSE

Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine, provide protection against the COVID-19.

FALSE

Eating garlic protects people from the COVID-19.

FALSE

Antibiotics work against viruses.

FALSE

Lemon juice protects you from COVID-19.

FALSE

You get COVID-19 from a blood transfusion.

FALSE

5G mobile networks spread COVID-19

FALSE

Acacia seeds protect you from COVID-19.

FALSE


More information from:To date, there is NO specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the COVID-19.