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Myth Busters On Coronavirus by lizdammy: 5:42pm On Mar 21, 2020
There is a lot of false information around. These are the facts.

� People of all ages CAN be infected by the coronavirus. 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 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.
Re: Myth Busters On Coronavirus by lizdammy: 3:26pm On Mar 24, 2020
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