Currently, those at greatest risk of infection are persons who have had prolonged, unprotected close contact with a patient with symptomatic, confirmed COVID-19 and those who live in or have recently been to areas with sustained transmission.

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronaFAQ

Clinicians are able to access laboratory testing through state and local public health laboratories, as well as commercial and clinical laboratories across the country. 

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronaFAQ

Not all patients with COVID-19 will require medical supportive care. Clinical management for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 is focused on supportive care for complications, including supplemental oxygen and advanced organ support for respiratory failure, septic shock, and multi-organ failure. Empiric testing and treatment for other viral or bacterial etiologies may be warranted.

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronaFAQ

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

Based on existing literature, the incubation period (the time from exposure to development of symptoms) of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses (e.g. MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV) ranges from 2–14 days.


Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronaFAQ

While viable, infectious SARS-CoV has been isolated from respiratory, blood, urine, and stool specimens, viable, infectious MERS-CoV has only been isolated from respiratory tract specimens. It is not yet known whether other non-respiratory body fluids from an infected person including vomit, urine, breast milk, or semen can contain viable, infectious SARS-CoV-2.

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronaFAQ

The immune response, including duration of immunity, to SARS-CoV-2 infection is not yet understood. Patients with MERS-CoV are unlikely to be re-infected shortly after they recover, but it is not yet known whether similar immune protection will be observed for patients with COVID-19.

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronaFAQ

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

“Viruses can live on surfaces and objects — including on money — although your chance of actually getting COVID-19 from cash is probably very low,” emergency room physician Dr. Leana Wen said.


Source: CNN: https://bit.ly/Covid19NewFAQs

“There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs,” the CDC says.

Source: CNN: https://bit.ly/Covid19NewFAQs

Not necessarily. Antibodies are a body’s response to bacteria or viruses. But this novel coronavirus is so new, it’s still not clear whether having antibodies to it means you have long-term protection from getting reinfected.

Source: CNN: https://bit.ly/Covid19NewFAQs

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

The flu and the coronavirus can cause similar symptoms — a whole-body malaise, with a fever, a dry cough and a noticeable shortness of breath — but there are differences. Because the symptoms are so similar, doctors will sometimes rule out the flu first.


Source: New York Times: https://bit.ly/CoronaVirusFAQs

There is no proven cure for the coronavirus. But that has not stopped people (and some businesses) from claiming to have found one.

Source: New York Times: https://bit.ly/CoronaVirusFAQs

Gloves become a second skin. They themselves could become contaminated (don’t touch your face!) and depending on how they’re made, they might have holes. 

Source: New York Times: https://bit.ly/CoronaVirusFAQs

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

At this time, social and physical distancing are important to follow, so overall, travel is discouraged. Outbreaks of the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, are occurring in the United States and in countries around the world.


Source: John Hopkins: https://bit.ly/JohnHopkinsFAQs

As the new coronavirus is spreading, be cautious about all possible exposures, including at the gym or fitness center. The virus isn’t spread through perspiration (sweat), but items touched by many people (barbells, etc.) could pose a risk. 

Source: John Hopkins: https://bit.ly/JohnHopkinsFAQs

There is no evidence at present that items imported from affected areas and shipped or mailed over the course of days or weeks are spreading COVID-19. Although the new coronavirus weakens and dies over time outside of the human body, studies suggest that it can live on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, depending on surface, temperature and other environmental factors.

Source: John Hopkins: https://bit.ly/JohnHopkinsFAQs

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

There are no studies supporting the effectiveness of homemade hand sanitizer blend in killing the new coronavirus on people’s hands. Experts agree that the best method for cleaning hands is washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.


Source: John Hopkins: https://bit.ly/JohnHopkinsFAQs

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there have not been any cases of COVID-19 known to be caused from eating food or handling food packaging.

Source: John Hopkins: https://bit.ly/JohnHopkinsFAQs

It’s best not to make unnecessary trips, but if you need to go to a grocery store, it’s important to maintain social and physical distancing as you shop, and to clean your hands often while shopping and as soon as you get home.

Source: John Hopkins: https://bit.ly/JohnHopkinsFAQs

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and may different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people. This occurred with MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, and now with the virus that causes COVID-19.


Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronavirusFAQ

The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronavirusFAQ

Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.

Source: CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCCoronavirusFAQ

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

No home remedies can protect against COVID-19, including vitamin C, essential oils, silver colloid, sesame oil, garlic, fish tank cleaner, burning sage, and sipping water every 15 minutes.

The best approach is to adopt a good handwashing regimen and to avoid places where there may be unwell people.


Source: Medical News Today: https://bit.ly/MedicalNewsTodayCorona

It is unlikely that this is true, but the jury is currently out. According to Prof. John Edmunds from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the U.K.:

“It isn’t a very pleasant thought, but every time you swallow, you swallow mucus from your upper respiratory tract. In fact, this is an important defensive mechanism. This sweeps viruses and bacteria down into our gut where they are denatured in the acid conditions of our stomachs.”

Source: Medical News Today: https://bit.ly/MedicalNewsTodayCorona

Wuhan was one of the first cities to trial 5G in China, which helps explain the origin of some of these theories. However, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou also rolled out 5G at a similar time. It is also worth noting that COVID-19 has significantly impacted countries with very little 5G coverage, such as Iran.

Source: Medical News Today: https://bit.ly/MedicalNewsTodayCorona

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

Not even close. The measles virus is one example of a virus that is much more contagious than the 2019-nCoV. The only reason why the measles virus may not seem like it has spread as quickly during recent outbreaks is because, voilà, most people are already vaccinated against the measles.


Source: Forbes: https://bit.ly/ForbesCoronavirus

Everyone who gets infected by the new coronavirus will eventually die. But more often from heart disease, cancer, old age or something else besides the infection, and, in many cases, years from now. Because no one lives forever.

Source: Forbes: https://bit.ly/ForbesCoronavirus

Currently, there is no real cure for a coronavirus infection. The best way to prevent an infection is to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. And to not interact too closely with someone who is sick, regardless of whether that person has a coronavirus infection or some other infection.

Source: Forbes: https://bit.ly/ForbesCoronavirus

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.  


Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/WHOCoronavirusInfo

Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies. If you catch the disease, make sure you treat your symptoms. If you have cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early – but call your health facility by telephone first. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/WHOCoronavirusInfo

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are dry cough, tiredness and fever. Some people may develop more severe forms of the disease, such as pneumonia. The best way to confirm if you have the virus producing COVID-19 disease is with a laboratory test. You cannot confirm it with this breathing exercise, which can even be dangerous.

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/WHOCoronavirusInfo

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

“It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest that coronaviruses may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days,” the organization said.


Source: NY Post: bit.ly/NYPostCoronavirus

“While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19,” according to the WHO.

Source: NY Post: bit.ly/NYPostCoronavirus

A CDC study showed that around 80 percent of coronavirus deaths were among adults 65 years and older. People with “severe chronic medical conditions — like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example — seem to be at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness,” the CDC said.

Source: NY Post: bit.ly/NYPostCoronavirus

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

This is something that is currently being studied. However, we are not yet sure if individuals are immune from the disease following infection and recovery.


Source: TribLive: bit.ly/TribLiveCorona

I don’t believe so. It is best to practice good hand hygiene as a way to prevent infection when touching your face. If you were to wash your nose with saline but don’t wash your hands, you may be vulnerable.

Source: TribLive: bit.ly/TribLiveCorona

The current understanding is that some people who are infected with covid-19 experience only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Despite being asymptomatic — which means showing no symptoms — these individuals can still transmit the disease. Hence the need for social distancing even if you feel well.

Source: TribLive: bit.ly/TribLiveCorona

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

Many of us have stopped the consumption of meat and egg under the assumption that it spreads the virus. Scientists are yet to discover if there is any relation between the two.


Source: Entrepreneur.Com: bit.ly/EntrepreneurCoronaFacts

This virus cannot last long on packages and letters so it is safe to use products from China, says WHO.

Source: Entrepreneur.Com: bit.ly/EntrepreneurCoronaFacts

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath might be right about a lot of things but claiming that Yoga can cure coronavirus is not one of them. It does help you in living a healthy life but curing the virus is not one of its chores.

Source: Entrepreneur.Com: bit.ly/EntrepreneurCoronaFacts

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

Hand sanitizers with over 60 percent alcohol are effective in killing viruses like the coronavirus, Dr. William Schaffner, M.D., a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center said. But no one knows for sure if they will work on the current virus.


Source: NY Times: nyti.ms/NYTimesCoronaMyth

Not really. Wearing gloves is “probably not effective” in preventing the spread of the virus, Dr. Esper said, “because then what are you doing with them? Eventually, the gloves themselves become contaminated.” Most gloves have minute holes, Dr. Meissner said.

Source: NY Times: nyti.ms/NYTimesCoronaMyth

Yes, but not for coronavirus. You might have the sense from social media that flu shots help ward off coronavirus. While the flu shot has no impact on coronavirus, Dr. Schaffner said, we are still at the tail end of flu season. Getting a flu shot is “absolutely helpful” for ensuring good health in general, Dr. Esper said.

Source: NY Times: nyti.ms/NYTimesCoronaMyth

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

There is no data that suggests ibuprofen (Advil) is dangerous with COVID-19. However, in other diseases, ibuprofen isn’t completely harmless. For example, there’s evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen, could increase the risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.


Source: News4Jax: bit.ly/News4JaxCoronaRumors

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. 

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/WHOCoronavirusInfo

UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/WHOCoronavirusInfo

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

There's no truth to the idea that the heat from a hair dryer can get rid of the coronavirus. “If this worked, we would've been using it and instituting clinical trials with blow dryers rather than worrying about ventilators and ICU beds,” says Dr. Amna Husain.


Source: US News: https://bit.ly/USNewsCoronaMyths

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.

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/WHOCoronavirusInfo

While spreading herbal oil on your body can hydrate your skin and make you smell good, it does nothing to shield you from getting COVID-19, Gaither says.

Source: US News: https://bit.ly/USNewsCoronaMyths

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

It causes illness that does, indeed, have flu-like symptoms, such as aches, fever, and cough. Similarly, both COVID-19 and flu can be mild, severe, or, in rare cases, fatal. Both can also lead to pneumonia.

Source: Medical News Today: bit.ly/MedicalNewsTodayCovid19

The longer someone is with an infected person, the more likely they are to catch the virus, but it is still possible to catch it in less than 10 minutes.

Source: Medical News Today: bit.ly/MedicalNewsTodayCovid19

Thermal scanners can detect whether someone has a fever. However, other conditions, such as seasonal flu, can also produce fever. In addition, symptoms of COVID-19 can appear 2–10 days after infection, which means that someone infected with the virus could have a normal temperature for a few days before a fever begins.

Source: Medical News Today: bit.ly/MedicalNewsTodayCovid19

Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
​

Source: CDC: bit.ly/BBCCoronaVirusInfo

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
​

Source: WebMD: bit.ly/WebMDCoronaInfo

Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
​

Source: World Health Organization: bit.ly/HopkinsMedicineCoronavirus

That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: Live Science: bit.ly/LiveScienceInfo 

Anyone at any age is at risk of getting infected, says Brandon Brown, an associate professor in the Center for Healthy Communities at the UC Riverside School of Medicine in Riverside, California.

It’s true that coronavirus is most likely to severely affect people over age 65 and individuals with underlying health conditions, such as asthma, cancer, diabetes and chronic heart disease. 

Source: US News: https://bit.ly/USNewsCoronaMyths

Consuming alcoholic beverages will not protect you from contracting the virus or its effects, Brown says. In fact, in Iran, dozens of people have died from alcohol poisoning after drinking bootleg booze to try to shield themselves from the coronavirus, according to the official Iranian news agency.

Source: US News: https://bit.ly/USNewsCoronaMyths

If you think taking a trip to a sun-drenched vacation spot like the Bahamas or Mexico can shield you from the coronavirus, think again. Being in a warm place – or a cold location – doesn’t affect your risk of infection, Syed says. “It really does not matter if it’s cold or warm outside,” he says. “Right now, traveling may not be a good idea because that usually involves going through crowded places, and that increases your chances of getting infected or transmitting the virus to other people.”

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Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn't going to prevent you from catching the virus.
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The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say.
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Viruses can change over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to humans. This is likely how the new coronavirus came to be.
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That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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No. If your child is healthy, there is no need for them to wear a facemask. Only people who have symptoms of illness or who are providing care to those who are ill should wear masks.

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Like the common cold, there is no specific antibiotic or medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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No, there is no evidence to suggest that it can be transmitted by mosquitoes.

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There are no circumstances in which gargling bleach might benefit your health. Bleach is corrosive and can cause serious damage.

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From previous research into similar coronaviruses, including those that cause SARS and MERS and are similar to SARS-CoV-2, scientists believe that the virus cannot survive on letters or packages for an extended time.

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No, you cannot.

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That's not true. About 81% of people who are infected with the coronavirus have mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study published Feb. 18 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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