COVID-19: Myth Busters from WHO

Virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates

Cold weather and snow can not kill the new coronavirus

Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease

The new coronavirus can not be transmitted through mosquito bites

Hand dryers are not effective in killing the new coronavirus

Ultraviolet disinfection lamp can not kill the new coronavirus

Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever but they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever

Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body can not kill the new coronavirus

Vaccines against pneumonia can not protect you against the new coronavirus

Regularly rinsing your nose with saline can not help prevent infection with the new coronavirus

Eating garlic can not help prevent infection with the new coronavirus

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Antibiotics are not effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus

Till date there is no specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus

Information and Graphics Courtesy: WHO

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