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COVID-19Myth vs. Fact

Myth #1

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) only affects older people; younger people are not

susceptible.

Myth #14

The new coronavirus only affects older people, younger people are not susceptible

Myth #2

Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort

means you are free from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.

FACT Myth #1Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without

coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.

Myth #3

The new coronavirus (COVID-19)cannot be transmitted in areas with hot and humid

climates.

Myth #2

COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates

Myth #4

Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 77⁰F degrees prevents the new

coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Myth #5

Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees prevents the

coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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Myth #5

Cold weather and snow can kill the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #3

Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.

97.7⁰ and 98.6⁰ F

Myth #6

The new coronavirus (COVID-19)can be transmitted through mosquito bites.

Myth #7

Drinking alcohol can protect you against the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #6

Drinking alcohol can protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous

Myth #8

Taking a hot bath can prevent the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Myth #7

Taking a hot bath can prevent the new coronavirus disease

97.7⁰ to 98.6⁰ F

Myth #9

Hand dryers are effective in killing the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #8

Hand dryers are effective in killing the new coronavirus

Myth #10

Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body can kill the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #10

Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body can kill the new coronavirus

Myth #11

Regularly rinsing your nose with saline can help prevent infection with the new coronavirus

(COVID-19).

Myth #12

Regularly rinsing your nose with saline can help prevent infection with the new coronavirus

Myth #12

Eating garlic will help prevent infection with the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #13

Eating garlic will help prevent infection with the new coronavirus

Myth #13

5G mobile networks spread the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #16

5G mobile networks spread COVID-19

Myth #14

Antibiotics are effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #15

Antibiotics are effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus

Myth #15

Vaccines for pneumonia can protect you against the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Myth #11

Vaccines for pneumonia can protect you against the new coronavirus

Myth #16

You cannot recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus

means you will have it for life.

Myth #17

You cannot recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new

coronavirus means you will have it for life.

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