Corona Virus (COVID-19): Top 7 Myth & Fact Did You Know?
Tips to Protect From Coronavirus (COVID-19):-
You can protect yourself from Coronavirus and help prevent spreading
the virus to others if you:
Do this
Wash your hands regularly (continusly) for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow
when you cough or sneezeAvoid close contact & physical contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell
Stay home (do not go outside from your home) and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
Don't
do this
Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean’
Don't take Vaccine without permission of Doctors.
Myth & Fact 1:
Corona Virus can spread to humans from their pets.
Ans: While it is true that the Corona The virus is a zoonotic virus, that resides in animals and afflicts human beings
when transmitted by unsanitary meat products, direct contact with pets does not
cause a viral infection. Nevertheless, it is advised to always wash both
hands with a disinfecting liquid hand wash or soap, to ensure any other
bacterial or viral germs do not pass on to people, from their pets
Myth & Fact 2:
People receiving packages from China are at high risk of acquiring the Corona Virus.
Ans: No, coronaviruses do not
sustain on objects for a long period of time. They can only inflict the
bloodstream of humans and animals, to complete their viral life cycle. It is
hence safe to receive packages being shipped from China to other parts of the
world.
Myth & Fact 3:
Antibiotics can help alleviate symptoms of coronavirus.
Ans: Not true, Antibiotics are only
effective against bacterial infections. Coronavirus is a viral ailment for
which no vaccine or cure has been discovered yet. Taking active preventive
measures to avert the risk of coronavirus is the best way to stay healthy and
disease-free.
Myth & Fact 4:
A pneumonia vaccine could protect against coronavirus infection.
Ans: No, Research is ongoing by
Chinese scientists, to discover an effective cure and design a vaccine to
combat the n-COV i.e. novel Corona Virus, in collaboration with the World
Health Organisation (WHO).
Myth & Fact 5:
Eating garlic guarantees the Corona The virus cannot affect the body.
Ans: No doubt, that garlic is the powerhouse of natural antioxidants, antimicrobial compounds and anti-inflammatory, which bolster immunity and shield the human system from infection
against common bacteria and viruses. However, there is no evidence to suggest
it is a definitive preventive food to avoid Corona Virus infection.
IS pregnant woman at risk.
Ans: Yes, the immunity of a pregnant the woman is generally low, so expectant mothers should follow proper hygiene and stay away from exposure to any sort of germs.Myth & Fact 7:
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