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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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