COVID-19 MYTHS- What WHO Says
The global pandemic has eventually affected millions of lives across the globe and is mutely becoming one of the biggest challenges of the globe.
Since many countries including the United States is emphasizing making a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, there’s a slim chance that the same could be available in the market within a year.
While most of the nations are dealing with this epidemic with every possible effort; various myths are revolving around the world that needs immediate attention.
Here we’ve listed some of the common myths related to coronavirus that shouldn’t be considered by anyone out there.
MYTH-1: COVID-19 Cannot Survive and Transmitted in Hot & Humid Climate
Most of the people are believing in rumors that state that the novel coronavirus cannot survive in a hot and humid climate, which is the reason it can’t be transmitted in summers.
There’s no evidence to date that can justify this statement. Medical practitioners claim that the virus can survive on the normal human body temperature, which is around 37°C.
Hence, the virus can be spread regardless of the climate conditions and the only way to prevent the same is to adopt social distancing and hand hygiene.
MYTH-2: COVID-19 Affects only Older Adults with Low Immunity
The fact according to the World Health Organization is that the novel coronavirus can affect any individual regardless of their age and medical condition.
There’s no such thing that the virus would affect only seniors and the ones with good immunity are protected.
Furthermore, WHO states that seniors with underlying diseases like diabetes or heart problems are at a higher risk of developing some severe symptoms.Everyone must wash hands with soap and use hand sanitizer with alcohol to prevent the infection.
MYTH-3: Rinsing Nose with Saline will Help Preventing the Infection
No, no evidence concludes that rinsing nose frequently with saline would prevent the infection. As per the medical experts, rinsing the nose with saline could speed up the recovery from common cold and flu but not in the case of COVID-19.
One must ensure they don’t touch their mouth, nose, and eyes, which again minimizes the chance of infection in an individual. Also, one should stay maximum at home to prevent the infection.
MYTH-4: Pneumonia Vaccines Prevents the Novel Coronavirus
Pneumonia vaccine can’t prevent you from the novel coronavirus. There is no medication and vaccine available for COVID-19 at present.
Most of the nations are working on making the vaccine for the virus infection but there’s no vaccine out in the market that can prevent this virus infection.
MYTH-5: Eating Garlic Helps Preventing COVID-19
Garlic consumption won’t help you in preventing coronavirus says the WHO. Though garlic has good anti-bacterial properties and helps improving immunity it can’t prevent or cure coronavirus.
Other foodstuffs rich in Vitamin C are also considered a great way to shun any chance of getting infected from the virus but the reality isn’t the same.
One can get enough nutrients and may improve immunity but it is strictly advised not to believe in rumors that are being circulated worldwide.
Here’s What You need to do to Prevent Coronavirus
- Wash your hands frequently with soap for at least 20 seconds
- Practice social distancing
- Cover your face while sneezing or coughing
- Avoid touching your face
- Wear facial masks when going outdoor
- Isolate yourself if you see symptoms- Fever, Cough, & Shortness of Breath
- Stay at home
Conclusion
Individuals need to ignore the myths and rely on official sources when it comes to accurate news and facts.
The only way to prevent this disease is to follow the precautionary measures offered by the officials as there’s no medication and vaccine available for this ailment to date.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is collected from the official website of the World Health Organization and is for information purposes only. It should not be used for patient treatment as the information offered here do not necessarily reflect the personal opinion of the editor or publisher.
