Coronavirus FAQs: WHO dismisses myths and rumours about the novel virus

wide-spreing misinformation and myth about Coronavirus have incurred fear and panic among people globally, and World Health Organization has taken to ir official site to dismiss rumours about vel Wuhan (2019-nCov) virus. virus has reportedly breached death toll claiming at least 1000 people’s lives as nations scramble to curb global contagion.

Amid rising international concerns about virus and ways to combat it, World Health Organization declared Global Public Health Emergency earlier. WHO has w issued an visory for public worldwide dissing certain hardcore myths that are instilling fear among general public.

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Outlining facts as confirmed by WHO

Myth: It is unsafe to receive a pack from China?

Fact: World Health Organisation has confirmed that people receiving a pack from China are t at risk of contracting coronavirus as disease cant survive on surface of object for very long. refore, risk of contracting virus is more likely based on epidemiologic exposure or human-to-human transmission.

Myth: Hand Dryers or hot water can kill coronavirus.

Fact: hand dryers cant kill coronavirus and is recommended as a precautionary measure for maintaining hygiene. World Health Organization has suggested that people must frequently clean ir hands with alcohol-based hand wash or soap and water and should dry m using paper towel or dryers.

Myth: Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill new coronavirus?

Fact: WHO strictly prohibits use of UV lamps to sterilize hands or or areas of skin as UV riation can cause skin irritation.

Myth: How effective are rmal scanners in detecting people infected with new coronavirus?

Fact: rmal scanners are partially effective in detecting symptoms like fever, which is a change in body temperature and t coronavirus specifically. It cant detect people who are infected with virus because it takes between 2 and 10 days for people to show symptoms in case y contracted disease.

Myth: Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body destroy coronavirus?

Fact: Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will t kill viruses that have alrey entered your body, confirmed WHO. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clos or mucous and must be used under recommendation.

Myth: Can pets like dogs and cats spre coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?

Fact: WHO says that re is evidence that animals such as dogs or cats can be infected with new coronavirus or transmit it. However, one must wash hands after contact with pets. This protects against common bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella.

Myth: Can eating garlic prevent coronavirus infection?

Fact: Garlic has antimicrobial properties, said WHO, but re is clinical evidence from outbreak that eating garlic protected people from Wuhan virus.

Myth: Are antibiotics effective to combat virus?

Fact: Antibiotics work against bacteria, vel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a category of virus that is immune to antibiotics, confirmed WHO.

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