9 Myths and facts about COVID-19.

These days social media is flooded by the claims , advices and rumours about COVID-19 .In my blog i am trying to reveal the truths behind the myths about corona virus. lets get started,

1.  Myth           Drink water and you are corona proof

        Fact-      In social media a message is being viral saying that   drink water in every 15 min and it will make virus slip down from throat to stomach  and gastric acid will destroy the virus . It's a big NO . Drinking water has its own other benefits and staying hydrated is a  good medical advice but it cannot prevent us from virus .

2.Myth -    Gargle with warm salt water can destroy  virus .

  Fact-       Warm water does not effect respiratory virus.its dangerous to gargle with bleach and ethanol . Hot or cold temperature cannot destroy any respiration related virus , but its good to take early measures to prevent yourself from seasonal flu .                    

3. Myth -      As the mercury rises corona would be ineffective.

 Fact-         There is no proof that rise in temperature will kill the virus itself. All these assumptions are on the basis of  SARS and MERS epidemic. Hot countries like  Australia and Singapore are also facing this disease. According to Howard study Corona virus can also  spread in various temperature of China .

4. Myth -     Eat Garlic to stay away from Corona .

    Fact-    According to WHO garlic has qualities to to fight        against various diseases. However it is not evident  whether garlic is effective on corona or not .You can have garlic to boost immunity.

5. Myth -      Drinking silver can kill Coronavirus.

  Fact-     In America ,false claim was made about drinking colloidal silver (tiny particles of silver suspended in liquid ) that it can kill Corona virus in 12 hrs. But the truth is drinking colloidal silver can cause serious side effects. So , these kind of remedies should not be used . 

6 . Myth -    Mask can not protect us from Coronavirus

    Fact-     Wearing a face mask is certainly not an iron -clad guarantee against corona virus.However,wearing mask is helpfull in limit the spread of ajor causes of corona like sneeze , cough and saliva.

    Corona infected person must wear masks to protect others.

High grade masks like N95 are essential for Healthcare workers.

we should know how to wear face mask properly.

7 . Myth -    Vaccine is ready or coming soon

      Fact-    Work is under progress. It will take long time to develop the vaccine for coronavirus .


8 . Myth -    Coronavirus is like any other seasonal flu .

     Fact-    Symptoms of  Coronavirus re like any other  flu but it is 10 times more deadly than seasonal flu . 



9 . Myth -   Coronavirus can spread through pets .
    


    

 Fact -    Currently , there is no evidence that pets can be 
infected , but precaution is a good idea . .