Myths busted related to Coronavirus

With so much of overwhelming information circulating realted to Coronavirus, its easy to get confused between myths and facts.

Myth 1: Hot and humid weather kills Coronavirus.

Fact: The new Coronavirus can be transmitted in all types of weather, be it hot and humid or cold and snowy. Human body temperature remains around 36.5 to 37 degress irrespective of external temperature. To avoid getting infected, wash your hands frequently with soap and clean water.

Myth 2: Covid-19 can be transmitted through mosquito bites.

Fact: There is no evidence which suggests that new Coronavirus spreads through mosquito bites. It is transmitted through the droplets produced in air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. So wear masks, sanitize your hands and wash with soap and water to avoid them touching your mouth and eyes.

Myth 3: Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people infected with Coronavirus.

Fact: Thermal scanners detect fevers in people. If a person is infected but hasn’t yet developed a fever, then thermal scanners are ineffective. It takes 4 to 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever.

Myth 4: Vaccines against Pneumonia protect against new Coronavirus.

Fact: Covid-19 virus is new and it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against new Coronavirus and hopefully it’s going to be in the market soon. Protect yourself from this infection by sanitizing your hands regularly by using alcohol based rub.

Myth 5: New Coronavirus affect older people only.

Fact: People of all ages can be infected by this new Coronavirus. However older people and people with existing medical conditions are the most vulnerable to this infection.

Myth 6: Antibiotics can treat this new Coronavirus.

Fact: Antibiotics are useful against bacterial infections only and not against viral infections. Maintain your hygiene and sanitize your hands frequently.

Washing hands with soap and clean water, sanitizing hands with alcohol based rub and wearing masks in public can prevent you against infection.