Dispensing Myths of Coronavirus Covid-19

Dispensing Myths of Coronavirus Covid-19

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  CORONAVIRUS MYTHS Dr. Praveen MBBS(India) praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 1  Covid-19is the most dangerous virus in the world  Truth: The fatality rate is only 2%. Viruses such as E-bola are more fatal.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 2  Covid-19is an airborne infection  Truth: Covid-19 is spread through droplet infection. Covid-19 can be contracted when the droplets enter the eyes, nose or mouth. An airborne infection suggests that the infection is present in the air space around us. No scientific proof of the virus being airborne is present.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 3  Antibioticscan be used to treat the virus  Truth: Antibiotics can only be used to treat bacterial infections. There is no current cure for Covid-19.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 4  Contactwith a letter or package from China can spread Covid-19  Truth: Coronaviruses do not survive long on objects of any kind. Thus, receiving a letter or package from China will not cause infection.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 5  Wearinga mask or respirator will protect me from Covid-19  Truth: Wearing a mask will offer some protection from Covid-19 only if the mask is worn properly.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 6  Itis possible to contract Covid-19 from your pet.  Truth: There is no scientific evidence on contraction of Covid-19 from companion pets such as dogs or cats. Your companion pet, however, may have other infections such as E. Coli. Thus, it is advised to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with your pet.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 7  Covid-19will only affect the elderly  Covid-19 can be contracted by any individual regardless of age. The mortality rate is higher among elderly people, immunocompromised individuals (such as those with diabetes and HIV) and individuals with chronic health conditions (such as COPD, asthma)  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com
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  MYTH 8  Thermalscanners can detect people infected with Covid-19  Truth: Thermal scanners can only detect individuals who have a fever from Covid-19. They cannot detect people who are infected, and show no symptoms of Covid-19.  For more information on health and medical related topics, visit praveenpuva.com