FAKE NEWS vs REALITY ABOUT CORONA:
There have been many fake and myth stories about corona spreading like a virus on social networking sites like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
The problem with this fake news is that it is coming out as a threat because people are practicing wrong precautionary measures and thinking they are safe from the virus. But in actual it is not happening, and consequently, due to fake news and wrong myths, the corona is spreading due to for granted the attitude of the people around the globe. This is basically more in India. Many groups on Whatsapp are sharing fake news and measures to each other thinking they are verified, but actually, they are not.
Let's see some of the myths and reality about the ongoing trends for coronavirus in India.
TRUE or FALSE? A vaccine to cure COVID-19 is available.
The answer is false.
There is no vaccine for the new coronavirus right now. Scientists have already begun working on one, but developing a vaccine that is safe and effective in human beings will take many months.
TRUE or FALSE? Ordering or buying products shipped from overseas will make a person sick.
The answer is false.
Researchers are studying the new coronavirus to learn more about how it infects people. As of this writing, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the likelihood of becoming infected with COVID-19 from a commercial package is low since it has likely traveled over several days and been exposed to different temperatures.
TRUE OR FALSE? Spraying chlorine or alcohol on skin kills viruses in the body
The answer is false
Applying alcohol or chlorine to the body can cause harm, especially if it enters the eyes or mouth. Although people can use these chemicals to disinfect surfaces, they should not use them on skin.
These products cannot kill viruses within the body.
Applying alcohol or chlorine to the body can cause harm, especially if it enters the eyes or mouth. Although people can use these chemicals to disinfect surfaces, they should not use them on skin.
These products cannot kill viruses within the body.
TRUE OR FALSE? Only older adults and young people are at risk
The answer is false
SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.
SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.
TRUE OR FALSE? Children cannot catch COVID-19
The answer is false
All age groups can become infected. Most cases, so far, have been in adults, but children are not immune. In fact, preliminary evidence shows that children are just as likely to become infected, but their symptoms tend to be less severe.
All age groups can become infected. Most cases, so far, have been in adults, but children are not immune. In fact, preliminary evidence shows that children are just as likely to become infected, but their symptoms tend to be less severe.
TRUE OR FALSE?. COVID-19 is just like the flu
The answer is false
SARS-CoV-2 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.
Although scientists are working out the exact mortality rate, it is likely to be many times higher than that of seasonal flu.
TRUE OR FALSE? Everyone with COVID-19 dies
The answer is false
As we have mentioned above, COVID-19 is only fatal for a small percentage of people.
In a recent report, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that 80.9% of COVID-19 cases were mild.
TRUE OR FALSE? Face masks protect against coronavirus
TRUE OR FALSE?You can protect yourself by gargling bleach
TRUE OR FALSE? Antibiotics kill coronavirus
TRUE OR FALSE? Thermal scanners can diagnose coronavirus
The answer is false
TRUE OR FALSE? Garlic protects against coronaviruses
TRUE OR FALSE? Parcels from China can spread coronavirus
TRUE OR FALSE? You can catch coronavirus from eating Chinese food in the U.S.
TRUE OR FALSE? Coronavirus is the deadliest virus known to man
TRUE OR FALSE? Flu and pneumonia vaccines protect against COVID-19
TRUE OR FALSE?The virus originated in a laboratory in China
TRUE OR FALSE? The outbreak began because people ate bat soup
In a recent report, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that 80.9% of COVID-19 cases were mild.
TRUE OR FALSE? Face masks protect against coronavirus
The answer is false
Healthcare workers use professional face masks, which fit tightly around the face, to protect them against infection. However, disposable face masks are unlikely to provide such protection.
As these masks do not fit neatly against the face, droplets can still enter the mouth and nose. Also, tiny viral particles can penetrate directly through the material.
TRUE OR FALSE? Hand dryers kill coronavirus
Healthcare workers use professional face masks, which fit tightly around the face, to protect them against infection. However, disposable face masks are unlikely to provide such protection.
As these masks do not fit neatly against the face, droplets can still enter the mouth and nose. Also, tiny viral particles can penetrate directly through the material.
TRUE OR FALSE? Hand dryers kill coronavirus
The answer is false
Hand dryers do not kill coronavirus. The best way to protect yourself and others from the virus is to wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
Hand dryers do not kill coronavirus. The best way to protect yourself and others from the virus is to wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
TRUE OR FALSE? SARS-CoV-2 is just a mutated form of the common cold
The answer is false
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, all of which have spiky proteins on their surface. Some of these viruses use humans as their primary host and cause the common cold. Other coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, primarily infect animals.
Both Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) began in animals and passed into humans.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, all of which have spiky proteins on their surface. Some of these viruses use humans as their primary host and cause the common cold. Other coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, primarily infect animals.
Both Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) began in animals and passed into humans.
TRUE OR FALSE? You have to be with someone for 10 minutes to catch the virus
The answer is false
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.
TRUE OR FALSE? Rinsing the nose with saline protects against coronavirus
The answer is false
There is no evidence that a saline nose rinse protects against respiratory infections. Some research suggests that this technique might reduce the symptoms of acute upper respiratory tract infections, but scientists have not found that it can reduce the risk of infection.
There is no evidence that a saline nose rinse protects against respiratory infections. Some research suggests that this technique might reduce the symptoms of acute upper respiratory tract infections, but scientists have not found that it can reduce the risk of infection.
TRUE OR FALSE?You can protect yourself by gargling bleach
The answer is false
There are no circumstances in which gargling bleach might benefit your health. Bleach is corrosive and can cause serious damage.
There are no circumstances in which gargling bleach might benefit your health. Bleach is corrosive and can cause serious damage.
TRUE OR FALSE? Antibiotics kill coronavirus
The answer is false
Antibiotics only kill bacteria; they do not kill viruses.
Antibiotics only kill bacteria; they do not kill viruses.
TRUE OR FALSE? Thermal scanners can diagnose coronavirus
The answer is false
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.
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.
TRUE OR FALSE? Garlic protects against coronaviruses
The answer is false
Some research suggests that garlic might slow the growth of some species of bacteria. However, COVID-19 is caused by a virus, and there is no evidence that garlic can protect people against COVID-19.
Some research suggests that garlic might slow the growth of some species of bacteria. However, COVID-19 is caused by a virus, and there is no evidence that garlic can protect people against COVID-19.
TRUE OR FALSE? Parcels from China can spread coronavirus
The answer is false
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.
TRUE OR FALSE? Home remedies can cure and protect against COVID-19
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.
TRUE OR FALSE? Home remedies can cure and protect against COVID-19
The answer is false
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.
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.
TRUE OR FALSE? You can catch coronavirus from eating Chinese food in the U.S.
The answer is false
TRUE OR FALSE? The virus will die off when temperatures rise in the spring
TRUE OR FALSE? The virus will die off when temperatures rise in the spring
The answer is false
Some viruses, such as cold and flu viruses, do spread more easily in the colder months, but that does not mean that they stop entirely when conditions become milder. As it stands, scientists do not know how temperature changes will influence the behavior of SARS-CoV-2.
Some viruses, such as cold and flu viruses, do spread more easily in the colder months, but that does not mean that they stop entirely when conditions become milder. As it stands, scientists do not know how temperature changes will influence the behavior of SARS-CoV-2.
TRUE OR FALSE? Coronavirus is the deadliest virus known to man
The answer is false
Although SARS-CoV-2 does appear to be more serious than influenza, it is not the deadliest virus that people have faced. Others, such as Ebola, have higher mortality rates.
Although SARS-CoV-2 does appear to be more serious than influenza, it is not the deadliest virus that people have faced. Others, such as Ebola, have higher mortality rates.
TRUE OR FALSE? Flu and pneumonia vaccines protect against COVID-19
The answer is false
As SARS-CoV-2 is different than other viruses, no existing vaccines protect against infection.
As SARS-CoV-2 is different than other viruses, no existing vaccines protect against infection.
TRUE OR FALSE?The virus originated in a laboratory in China
The answer is false
Despite the swathes of internet rumors, there is no evidence that this is the case. In fact, a recent study demonstrates that the virus is a natural product of evolution.
Some researchers believe that SARS-CoV-2 may have jumped from pangolins to humans. Others think that it might have passed to us from bats, which was the case for SARS.
Despite the swathes of internet rumors, there is no evidence that this is the case. In fact, a recent study demonstrates that the virus is a natural product of evolution.
Some researchers believe that SARS-CoV-2 may have jumped from pangolins to humans. Others think that it might have passed to us from bats, which was the case for SARS.
TRUE OR FALSE? The outbreak began because people ate bat soup
The answer is false
Although scientists are confident that the virus started in animals, there is no evidence that it came from soup of any kind.
Although scientists are confident that the virus started in animals, there is no evidence that it came from soup of any kind.
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