Know Myths and Memorize the Truth - Covid 19

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Okay, so here are the myths related to corona virus disease. As I have provided information of the corona virus in my last post, here are some truths so that you may distinguish between what wrong and right.

Think before you believe anything and start doing it.

Source of this information:- WHO

1) Myth:- 

Drinking hot water will remove the virus from throat and prevent us from getting infection.

Truth:-

Drinking hot water can cure sore throat but will not prevent us from getting infection.

The virus enters our body through nose, eyes and mouth. As soon as it enters through the body cavities, it enters the cell and starts reproducing itself.

2) Myth:-

Antibiotics can treat covid infection.

Truth:-

No, covid infection is caused by corona virus and not due to bacteria. Hence, antibiotics can treat only bacterial infections and are not effective against viral infections.

Antibiotics can be used only if the individual is additionally infected through bacteria other than corona virus.

3) Myth:-

Drinking alcohol will kill the virus entered in our body.

Truth:- 

Drinking alcohol will not prevent us from getting infected but also will decrease the strength of immune system.

And by weak immune system, an individual will be more prone to the infection.

4) Myth:-

Prolonged use of mask will lead to oxygen deficiency or carbon dioxide intoxication.

Truth:-

Prolonged use of mask will not lead to oxygen deficiency or any other complication.

Wearing of mask may make you feel uncomfortable but do make sure that your mask is tightly fit in your nose area to prevent the dispersed droplets in air to come in direct contact with your nose/ enter your nose.

Use a clean mask and dispose it safely if it is not re-usable. If the mask is re-usable, then sterilize it by washing with detergent or soap before the next use.

5) Myth:-

Once infected with corona virus, the person will die.

Truth:-

No, covid infection has low death rate. Most of the infected people will only have mild symptoms and recover by themselves or with some medical support.

People with only other serious complications will be at risk. To know the risk conditions click here.

6) Myth:-

Thermal scanners are used to detect the presence of corona virus.

Truth:-

Thermal scanners are only used to detect increase in body's temperature. They can't detect the infected people.

7) Myth:- 

Eating or drinking traditional spices such as clove, etc. will prevent us from infection.

Truth:-

Such spices can increase the strength of immune system but cannot stop us from getting infected.

8) Myth:-

Drinking or injecting bleach, detergent solution and alcohol will kill the Corona virus.

Truth:-

Injecting or drinking such solutions may be fatal and will not be effective against corona virus.

Washing your hands with soap and water is very effective and that does not mean drinking such solutions will be effective.

Such solutions will be toxic when introduced into our body.

9) Myth:-

Exposing yourself to the sun for long time or to the temperature above 25-30° C will prevent you from getting infected.

Truth:-

This will not prevent you from getting infected. Various countries with higher temperature have also reported Covid 19 cases.

Exposing yourself to sun will give you vitamin D but doing it for long time can also give you a sun burn.

10) Myth:-

Holding your breath for longer than 10 sec proves that you are not infected.

Truth:-

The identification of presence of virus cannot be detected by holding breath.

The symptoms of corona virus are fever, cough, difficulty in breathing and other symptoms due to complications.

Do not try such experiments without confirming from trusted sources.

11) Myth:-

Mosquitoes or flies can spread the corona virus disease.

Truth:-

No, mosquitoes and flies cannot spread the disease.

Till now there's no evidence that the insects are capable to spread the corona virus disease.

12) Myth:-

Disinfecting hands under UV light will prevent the spread of disease.

Truth:-

UV light or any other radiation when comes in contact with the skin will cause irritation and can damage your skin and eyes.

UV light can kill virus but can also damage your skin and also lead to skin cancer.

13) Myth:-

Eating garlic can help in prevention of disease.

Truth:-

Garlic has antimicrobial properties and can make your immune system stronger but there is no evidence that it can prevent the infection due to corona virus.

Vitamin C, D and Zinc are also effective to strengthen the immune system but cannot prevent the corona virus disease.

Now as you know the Myths and the truth behind them, do inform others who don't know or who believe in those myths.

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