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With a lot of misinformation circulating, we clear up some of the biggest misconceptions around the outbreak.
Coronavirus myths debunked 👇
With a lot of misinformation circulating, we clear up some of the biggest misconceptions around the outbreak.
Coronavirus myths debunked 👇
Will the hot weather kill of the coronavirus?
Evidence says no - remember, regardless of climate, adopt protective measures.
Evidence says no - remember, regardless of climate, adopt protective measures.
Can #COVID19 be transmitted through mosquito bites?
No - the new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads mainly through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.
No - the new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads mainly through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.
Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?
No - the virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine.
No - the virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine.
Can garlic keep you safe from #COVID19?
Garlic is a healthy food - but there's no evidence to suggest eating it protects you from the coronavirus.
Garlic is a healthy food - but there's no evidence to suggest eating it protects you from the coronavirus.
Does the new coronavirus only affect older people?
Younger people also susceptible - people of all ages can be infected.
Younger people also susceptible - people of all ages can be infected.
Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses.
However if hospitalised, antibiotics may be given because bacterial co-infection is possible.
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses.
However if hospitalised, antibiotics may be given because bacterial co-infection is possible.
Overwhelmed by all the #coronavirus news?
We've put together a handy guide answering the most-asked questions 👇
We've put together a handy guide answering the most-asked questions 👇
