Right now, Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 is the topic of discussion in every economy of the world.Governments across the world are making it a top priority to tackle the disease.
While scientists are working tirelessly to find a vaccine, health agencies on their own are trying to dispel many misleading stories about the prevention of the virus.
World Health Organization has given specific protective guidelines that can help all humans remain protected, instead of putting them to practice many are busy believing some untrue stories about how to prevent COVID-19.
As a result, World Health Organization has compiled a list of stories you should stop believing in this Coronavirus outbreak period.
1. Hand dryers can kill the Coronavirus disease in 2019
Some people claim that using the hot air from the dryer for 30 seconds will clean off traces of the virus on human hands.
The truth is, hand dryer alone cannot kill the 2019 Coronavirus disease.
Instead, keep washing your hands more often with soap and water for 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Eating garlic will prevent virus infection
Garlic may have some anti-microbial properties, but that does not mean that eating it will prevent virus infection.
It can boost your health but may not help bring down your risk of the Coronavirus.
4. Applying sesame oil on the body prevents Coronavirus
WHO debunked this claim by saying “No. Sesame oil does not kill the new Coronavirus”.
Sesame oil is basically designed for cooking and not for preventing virus infections.
5. Spraying alcohol or chlorine over the body kills Coronavirus
Once COVID-19 is in your system, spraying substances like alcohol and chlorine on the skin will not be of any use. Although there are some powerful chemical disinfectants that can kill coronaviruses on hard and soft surfaces, not the virus on the skin according to the WHO. The best is to follow the preventive measures developed by experts
6. Letters or packages from china come with Coronavirus
This claim is also not true. So far analysis shows that Coronaviruses do not survive for long on shipped objects. According to WHO, It is safe to receive packages from China.
7. Dettol can kill Coronavirus disease
If this was true, the novel Coronavirus wouldn’t have survived until this day. The fact is Dettol does not kill COVID-19 but can get rid of some strains.
8. Taking a hot bath prevents Coronavirus
Hot baths may help kill germs but not the COVID-19. While taking a bath may help to improve many health conditions certainly not Coronavirus. To stay protected practice the prevention steps given by WHO.
9. Ultraviolet lamps can sterilize the skin and kill Coronavirus
Ultraviolet lamps, which pump UV rays into the skin, will not sterilize the skin. They could, however, cause skin irritation, said WHO.
Long term, UV radiation which also comes from the sun can damage the DNA in cells, which in turn may lead to cancer.
It’s for this reason that tanning beds are advised against.
Hospitals and laboratories often use ultraviolet UV light to kill microbes but never use it around humans.
10. Drinking alcohol can protect against coronavirus
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), alcohol drinking can neither protect a person from coronavirus nor it can kill the deadly virus.
The fight against rumours, misconceptions, and misinformation is a vital part of the battle against this deadly virus called COVID-19.
The earlier you stop believing these rumours, and protect yourself with the daily prevention dos the better.
One of the things you can do to secure your health is to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water after each activity in a day for 20 to 30 seconds.
Yes, washing hands is good but have you asked yourself why the number of Coronavirus cases is climbing.
Maybe you haven’t!
The fact is there is more to be done other than just washing your hands or staying away from the sick.
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