Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters</span></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHO Advice for Public</span></span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzVYt-G9lbemRxDQmPYRZJ77sW5umf8VDLNsaKBOaKJT52JT3r_QmhyN-sQUvJm5iUS3cO-4EG5aWMBufvyZWB5vLZF2IIpvXqUx2OPgOhzclbg5KchWjFAGNL4uu1uvK9srJuqOvnQU5/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="712" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzVYt-G9lbemRxDQmPYRZJ77sW5umf8VDLNsaKBOaKJT52JT3r_QmhyN-sQUvJm5iUS3cO-4EG5aWMBufvyZWB5vLZF2IIpvXqUx2OPgOhzclbg5KchWjFAGNL4uu1uvK9srJuqOvnQU5/s640/thumbnail.jpg" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b>Article Source:  World Health Organization</b><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.who.int/" target="_blank"><b>World Health Organization (WHO)</b></a> came into existence on 07 April 1948 and is committed for "Better health for everyone, everywhere".  They are building a better, healthier future for people all over the world.  They strive to combat diseases – communicable diseases like influenza and HIV, and noncommunicable diseases like cancer and heart disease.<br /> <br /> During the current horrible Coronavirus pandemic, there are different rumors revolving around, from which some are true but largely they are only rumors, but these rumors are causing panic and uncertainty among the people.  Just for general public interest and to spread the maximum awareness about this disease, Iftikhar University is trying to gather in this article all the Myths about Coronavirus and their detailed explanations as given by the World Health Organization on their website. We are publishing here all their questions-answers related to these myths without any change to avoid any misinterpretation or errors.<br /> <br /> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">SOME MYTH BUSTERS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS AND WHO ADVICE FOR PUBLIC:</span></h3> <br /> <br /> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 1.  COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwP5AwBxLX7KYl3zxKm9vpX76gozyt7teqMR5HJbYfzzDvQyk4WmS7VT6lgYnPRPLY1uAQgs-t8z-SJicGMbr0xyT5bggmvoMX8ViMUsRghTN5hknGvW5sHgB6ZXKaFKJI4eX7vLXSg7c/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwP5AwBxLX7KYl3zxKm9vpX76gozyt7teqMR5HJbYfzzDvQyk4WmS7VT6lgYnPRPLY1uAQgs-t8z-SJicGMbr0xyT5bggmvoMX8ViMUsRghTN5hknGvW5sHgB6ZXKaFKJI4eX7vLXSg7c/s640/1.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 2.  Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rHuLAE8BUtbNmeznCcbNbtXohvHSzPqCiI2wO95o7K3hamKhWU-GhbdYwKMslonVCg7krbzBCDogVkhqd0gOtQE90emrwr-1uNnCwEo904TxP-Epmn8raVXddXJwd7FSdIT6im6FQFFR/s1600/mb-cold-snow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rHuLAE8BUtbNmeznCcbNbtXohvHSzPqCiI2wO95o7K3hamKhWU-GhbdYwKMslonVCg7krbzBCDogVkhqd0gOtQE90emrwr-1uNnCwEo904TxP-Epmn8raVXddXJwd7FSdIT6im6FQFFR/s640/mb-cold-snow.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 3.  Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjDE_CoHKjMLh5k-mKTSVEpsA-0SMqqN9iWErqwI-ia-qH0Nv3i1iFDeuOlz6wieHTiZyE-tWR1MEAnrizo8QoRjv-DJsNlyXurwhQGvNKTkRqJmIn73eWu7_fmJatM4ixpwEgszserjw/s1600/mb-hot-bath.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjDE_CoHKjMLh5k-mKTSVEpsA-0SMqqN9iWErqwI-ia-qH0Nv3i1iFDeuOlz6wieHTiZyE-tWR1MEAnrizo8QoRjv-DJsNlyXurwhQGvNKTkRqJmIn73eWu7_fmJatM4ixpwEgszserjw/s640/mb-hot-bath.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 4.  The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RjXrB1cn5xm1z_IAVJzm1S5zW3Fcyx46iKM82lyt9B2JM5oLOJ2-kxCI3x2u9gEVpl63OgHvKIPhQTwXrvWTwhmGLMgGgDwnv9BNdvI146sfo1lgY_5hYzJE6VmfgGWua32422je7BiX/s1600/mb-mosquito-bite.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RjXrB1cn5xm1z_IAVJzm1S5zW3Fcyx46iKM82lyt9B2JM5oLOJ2-kxCI3x2u9gEVpl63OgHvKIPhQTwXrvWTwhmGLMgGgDwnv9BNdvI146sfo1lgY_5hYzJE6VmfgGWua32422je7BiX/s640/mb-mosquito-bite.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> To date, there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Also, avoid close contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 5.  Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMnMPFIk_Yl8A_IQIxdqTH-IGyU8SmzjrJTU23NVOjyIfKSgr0yY76VVSKDS4pyvEHjwDZTU_YDrZGHqaO02a4vau78i2Vbua98gAHvdikXgj7t5nDLaWxF6crxBByUGcKJpPeJrRj7Nl/s1600/mythbusters-27.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMnMPFIk_Yl8A_IQIxdqTH-IGyU8SmzjrJTU23NVOjyIfKSgr0yY76VVSKDS4pyvEHjwDZTU_YDrZGHqaO02a4vau78i2Vbua98gAHvdikXgj7t5nDLaWxF6crxBByUGcKJpPeJrRj7Nl/s640/mythbusters-27.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 6.  Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57yq0eunW1hrRXqw6hEvs4JSNPSEfiEE0YjN3yVWbMiRftrg3LkDN5kTHtWhMBeIktf9aHULJ6JFi629vcAVEngTe28UhBSARXMHUcWQuTewHARzwNS4S0JQFTzZ33w4F8gdGR_2mTSbr/s1600/mythbusters-31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57yq0eunW1hrRXqw6hEvs4JSNPSEfiEE0YjN3yVWbMiRftrg3LkDN5kTHtWhMBeIktf9aHULJ6JFi629vcAVEngTe28UhBSARXMHUcWQuTewHARzwNS4S0JQFTzZ33w4F8gdGR_2mTSbr/s640/mythbusters-31.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 7.  How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IAqcgP31mPaOPeLEIpoHGYsoqD2K0ujAmpqVd4olbyfzm6K9jP_hLJeIDLjIK-Hn0fvRaVkQWWXyYYos1Vg2XgJWoLlG_RMKdN7h-ImvLNjivKS_b7237G6SPbKH5OO0xMdPhIJwrea5/s1600/mythbusters-25.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IAqcgP31mPaOPeLEIpoHGYsoqD2K0ujAmpqVd4olbyfzm6K9jP_hLJeIDLjIK-Hn0fvRaVkQWWXyYYos1Vg2XgJWoLlG_RMKdN7h-ImvLNjivKS_b7237G6SPbKH5OO0xMdPhIJwrea5/s640/mythbusters-25.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus.<br /> <br /> However, they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever. This is because it takes between 2 and 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 8.  Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGSk6Ayzmwkvv_5XhGjohArReR1ugwsQz8Fhs6Xj-vwwzpmjDYzMsdZDLquRVahd2q5DC3DQ1uvsPUzcwDWj0ewu3O8U872Lnbi3GTL5bhtPv005iUTh6QJVUTuIfeUnsLzlctReOqaGL/s1600/mythbusters-33.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGSk6Ayzmwkvv_5XhGjohArReR1ugwsQz8Fhs6Xj-vwwzpmjDYzMsdZDLquRVahd2q5DC3DQ1uvsPUzcwDWj0ewu3O8U872Lnbi3GTL5bhtPv005iUTh6QJVUTuIfeUnsLzlctReOqaGL/s640/mythbusters-33.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 9.  Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDMtkq569M09_5R0X3xYNg0hP53742cDe93kt2v79y6puOxUA1nG8zzYjhf-3vDQJ-P9siLqxNchk0cbVj0KoLB_pTQk03CFytv4xnVTH8m06shULMJdaaDVqpfXTqBic_nfjU6k-jYC3/s1600/11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDMtkq569M09_5R0X3xYNg0hP53742cDe93kt2v79y6puOxUA1nG8zzYjhf-3vDQJ-P9siLqxNchk0cbVj0KoLB_pTQk03CFytv4xnVTH8m06shULMJdaaDVqpfXTqBic_nfjU6k-jYC3/s640/11.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus.<br /> <br /> The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts.<br /> <br /> Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 10.  Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAizCmaOqmU0HjgTb-nKpDXJuWHDFM8TSME1RDzeI7Vm8YRQD67vIaX6RjcL5a15764urfLKn5mtHVWfkQmpSW5pw97t5ancXgE5kAycpzbpGCiBr8DocZ1ekGXb7Frd4ybRkEzo0-KwN2/s1600/23.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAizCmaOqmU0HjgTb-nKpDXJuWHDFM8TSME1RDzeI7Vm8YRQD67vIaX6RjcL5a15764urfLKn5mtHVWfkQmpSW5pw97t5ancXgE5kAycpzbpGCiBr8DocZ1ekGXb7Frd4ybRkEzo0-KwN2/s640/23.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. <br /> <br /> There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 11.  Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IjpcEZYqhIXMDAsybJrE66c6N_oTESvHdwieipCiyjjuFiVvQxPeBBHTks7MbFbL04OqjZlJsPItnEHTw1DCKWav0R3PyiB0p3dZ9Ld1tTLDdO_DzG_43lRvPpcQtd4T5XtKcUfoQ_xA/s1600/19.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IjpcEZYqhIXMDAsybJrE66c6N_oTESvHdwieipCiyjjuFiVvQxPeBBHTks7MbFbL04OqjZlJsPItnEHTw1DCKWav0R3PyiB0p3dZ9Ld1tTLDdO_DzG_43lRvPpcQtd4T5XtKcUfoQ_xA/s640/19.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 12.  Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQnKg4iulaq-q-mrvTwHnqqwRBAoIcbkctoeBmYRUHJZh5yZ3-GqPki5GHSz_oVf1UAovFNMsgLXdBY3AyIO98oq3sFHLjDAPIeaOoL_6nj4Z7Pmbx8sYZcAGXzzQZ8lwhviByKstJkaB/s1600/mythbuster-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQnKg4iulaq-q-mrvTwHnqqwRBAoIcbkctoeBmYRUHJZh5yZ3-GqPki5GHSz_oVf1UAovFNMsgLXdBY3AyIO98oq3sFHLjDAPIeaOoL_6nj4Z7Pmbx8sYZcAGXzzQZ8lwhviByKstJkaB/s640/mythbuster-2.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. <br /> <br /> WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> 13.  Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OVqQW7AJ5wkOiAGU5AhWqA0XO9w4Jbjevola-trpiYi4qj2vc4R29GhK8nmwyKIgQ6Lh02JuIrVzHOc0tZ8Po6mKCOZA6dknIDoBfHAhXNop6XVcga3yg0oAGgsj8geADs-uZqOXHR8h/s1600/mythbuster-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OVqQW7AJ5wkOiAGU5AhWqA0XO9w4Jbjevola-trpiYi4qj2vc4R29GhK8nmwyKIgQ6Lh02JuIrVzHOc0tZ8Po6mKCOZA6dknIDoBfHAhXNop6XVcga3yg0oAGgsj8geADs-uZqOXHR8h/s640/mythbuster-3.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.<br /> <br /> The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment.<br /> <br /> However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.</div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  14.  Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKRqk0iHqXx1yqDTe4dfAr_wjiRb4YRPaOznvyif06WWo2vsVC9q5mmfNsjBGWl5oOuqjg8VrFNyfRFUKFg-bLl8o8wEgMvpsjHZa_f0PNX7i21u3-FM63RMj6J8H2zbRpr9UAwZTuK9X/s1600/mythbuster-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKRqk0iHqXx1yqDTe4dfAr_wjiRb4YRPaOznvyif06WWo2vsVC9q5mmfNsjBGWl5oOuqjg8VrFNyfRFUKFg-bLl8o8wEgMvpsjHZa_f0PNX7i21u3-FM63RMj6J8H2zbRpr9UAwZTuK9X/s640/mythbuster-4.png" title="Coronavirus (COVID-19) Myth Busters - WHO Advice for Public - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:  World Health Organization</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).<br /> <br /> However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms, and those with severe illness should receive optimized supportive care. 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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="ZxoDOe"> <div class="PyJv1b gsmt PZPZlf" data-attrid="title" style="text-align: center;"> <h2> <span aria-level="1" class="xEaFBe" role="heading">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)</span></h2> <h2> <span aria-level="1" class="xEaFBe" role="heading">Overview, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment </span></h2> </div> <div class="PyJv1b gsmt PZPZlf" data-attrid="title"> <span aria-level="1" class="xEaFBe" role="heading"><br /></span></div> <div class="PyJv1b gsmt PZPZlf" data-attrid="title"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7vcEPUwNCXTs9N_41GfdT3iYiafhefBzdqsGYcigTZW8SE_67VuwxiRIVSfELjpnQiJRKGVLpXuRLT55yz0t8mqyqyBBVI4cxn9LQYKW_nbGAFL_73xlxmU_D0bedUQ42_LcPLup9AIm/s1600/covid-19-symptoms-v03.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coronavirus Overview, its Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - Iftikhar University" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7vcEPUwNCXTs9N_41GfdT3iYiafhefBzdqsGYcigTZW8SE_67VuwxiRIVSfELjpnQiJRKGVLpXuRLT55yz0t8mqyqyBBVI4cxn9LQYKW_nbGAFL_73xlxmU_D0bedUQ42_LcPLup9AIm/s640/covid-19-symptoms-v03.png" title="Coronavirus Overview, its Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - Iftikhar University" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Source: cdc.gov</td></tr> </tbody></table> <h3>  </h3> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Source:  World Health Organization</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> </div> <div class="wx62f PZPZlf" data-attrid="subtitle"> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> OVERVIEW:</h3> </div> <div class="wx62f PZPZlf" data-attrid="subtitle"> </div> <div class="wx62f PZPZlf" data-attrid="subtitle"> <div class="ZxoDOe"> <div class="wx62f PZPZlf" data-attrid="subtitle"> <span aria-level="1" class="xEaFBe" role="heading">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is also</span> called "2019-nCov" and "2019 Novel Coronavirus"</div> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="qOTyyb"> <div> <div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAAwPHoECDQQAQ"> Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus that had not been previously identified in humans.</div> </div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAEwPHoECDQQAg"> </div> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAEwPHoECDQQAg"> The virus causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever and in more severe cases, pneumonia. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently and avoiding touching your face.</div> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAEwPHoECDQQAg"> </div> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAEwPHoECDQQAg"> <div class="qOTyyb IR0zWe"> <div> <div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="vRHqb" data-hveid="CDQQAw" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQjb0BKAIwPHoECDQQAw"> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <i> </i></h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <i>How It Spreads:</i></h3> </div> </div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQBA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAMwPHoECDQQBA"> The new coronavirus spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CDQQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjqibXkmZnoAhXno4sKHTTYAccQqsIBKAEwPHoECDQQAg"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> SYMPTOMS:</h3> <div class="qOTyyb"> <div> <div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjD-pTbnJnoAhXGxIsKHfpmC9AQqsIBKAAwDHoECAAQAQ"> Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is characterized by mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. Illness can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties.</div> </div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjD-pTbnJnoAhXGxIsKHfpmC9AQqsIBKAEwDHoECAAQAg"> More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), maybe more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.</div> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwjD-pTbnJnoAhXGxIsKHfpmC9AQqsIBKAEwDHoECAAQAg"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="qOTyyb IR0zWe"> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAw" data-ved="2ahUKEwjD-pTbnJnoAhXGxIsKHfpmC9AQqsIBKAIwDHoECAAQAw"> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <i><b> </b></i></h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <i><b>People May Experience:</b></i></h3> </div> </div> <ul> <li>runny nose</li> <li>sore throat</li> <li>cough</li> <li>fever</li> <li>difficulty breathing (severe cases)</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> PREVENTION:</h3> <div class="qOTyyb"> <div> <div> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwizr9eHnpnoAhVLkMMKHfDWBJ4QqsIBKAAwC3oECAAQAQ"> There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19).</div> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwizr9eHnpnoAhVLkMMKHfDWBJ4QqsIBKAAwC3oECAAQAQ"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="qOTyyb IR0zWe"> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQAg" data-ved="2ahUKEwizr9eHnpnoAhVLkMMKHfDWBJ4QqsIBKAEwC3oECAAQAg" style="text-align: left;"> <h4> <i><b> </b></i></h4> <h4> <i><b>You can reduce your risk of infection if you:</b></i></h4> </div> </div> <ul> <li>Clean hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water</li> <li>Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow</li> <li>Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;">  </h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> TREATMENTS:</h3> There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe.<br /> <br /> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <i>Self Care: </i></h3> <div class="P8h58e X5qFYd"> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="PZPZlf"> <div class="JXRj4e" data-hveid="CAAQBA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjDksCmnpnoAhUQuIsKHRrcCKkQqsIBMA16BAgAEAQ"> If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you’ve recovered. You can relieve your symptoms if you:</div> </div> <ul> <li>Rest and sleep</li> <li>Keep warm</li> <li>Drink plenty of liquids</li> <li>Use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="wLd6Ld hide-focus-ring veys4e" role="tab" style="padding-right: 40px; text-align: left;" tabindex="0"> <div class="R7GtFd PZPZlf"> <h3> <i>Medical Treatments</i></h3> </div> </div> If you develop a fever, cough, and have difficulty breathing, promptly seek medical care. 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