People of all ages
are often infected by the corona virus. Older people and people who have
pre-medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood
pressure) appear to be most vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the
(Covid 19 virus) Corona virus.
Myth-Busters
THESE ARE THE FACTS.
- Cold and Hot weather and snow CANNOT kill the Corona Virus (COVID 19).
- The hand dryer the machine is NOT effective in removing the Corona virus (COVID 19).
- The corona virus CAN be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.
- There is no evidence that often rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the corona virus.
- Ultraviolet light shouldn't be used for sterilization and may cause skin irritation.
- Garlic is healthy but there's NO evidence from the present outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the corona virus.
- The corona virus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.
- Thermal scanners can detect if people have a fever but cannot detect the people has the corona virus.
- Antibiotics don't work against viruses, antibiotics only work against bacteria.
- There is NO evidence that companion animals/pets like dogs or cats can transmit the corona virus.
- Spraying alcohol or chlorine everywhere your body won't kill viruses that have already entered your body.
- To date, there's NO specific medicine recommended to stop or treat the corona virus.
- Taking a hot bath doesn't prevent the corona virus.
- Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine, DO NOT provide protection against the corona virus.
Note : Content is Sourced from World Health Organization
