Myths vs. reality for COVID-19

As COVID-19 is a new condition, there are many common myths.

Myths : The corona virus can be transmitted through mosquitoes.
Fact: The corona virus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.

Myths : Everyone should wear a mask.
Fact: People who should wear a mask are:

• Those having symptom of fever, cough etc.
• Healthcare workers in facilities caring for ill people
• The assigned care taker of a home quarantined person
• Even those wearing masks should wash their hands frequently

Myths : Only people with symptoms of COVID-19 can spread the disease.
Fact: Even people with the COVID-19 infection but no symptoms can spread the disease.

Myths : Eating garlic and drinking alcohol can prevent COVID 19
Fact: Eating garlic and drinking alcohol DOES NOT prevent COVID 19

Myth-Busters

THESE ARE THE FACTS.

• Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the CoronaVirus .
• The coronavirus CAN be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.
• The coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.
• There is NO evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can transmit the coronavirus.
• Taking a hot bath DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus.
• Hand dryers are NOT effective in killing the coronavirus.
• 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 coronavirus.
• 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 coronavirus.
• There is NO evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the coronavirus.
• Garlic is healthy but there is NO evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the coronavirus.
• 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.