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That n-coronavirus has brought the world to a screeching halt is all over the news. Not only has the social life of people across the globe been disrupted, the world economy is set to face the brunt. And for what- a flu-like illness that originated in a market in the Wuhan city of China? Absurd it may sound but yes. As we write this, more than a million people in the world have tested positive for coronavirus. Lockdowns have become a common sight in major cities, from London to Washington, from New Delhi to Hong Kong.
The world is fighting the pandemic with all the resources at our disposal. But today’s age when more and more people read from social media, Facebook and WhatsApp, the challenge for the authorities is multi-pronged. Not only do they need to enforce social distancing but also keep fake news and myths related to coronavirus at bay. Today, let’s know about some of the widely prevalent myths related to the disease and try to spread as much awareness as we can. Indeed, this can help save many lives. Here we go.
1. If I can hold my breath for 10 seconds or more, I am definitely free from coronavirus
Sorry, no. You are mistaken. Many messages and videos on social media cite doctors’ advice related to breathing test. The common element here is that if you can hold your breath for more than 10 seconds without coughing or developing discomfort, you can be sure of not having contracting the disease. This is nothing but a myth. In the real world, the so-called ‘breathing test’ can even give rise to new issues, and hence WHO has termed this ‘dangerous’. The best way to know if someone has contracted the disease is to go for a test in a government-recommended laboratory.
2. Being in the sunlight is one way to keep the virus at bay
No, that’s again a myth. Hot countries, from India to many in Africa, have reported thousands of people who have contracted coronavirus. There is no evidence, literally no evidence whatsoever, which suggests immunity from COVID-19 if one is in an environment where temperature is above 25C degrees. More than anyone else, it is the less educated and elderly who are falling for this myth. Why not clear their doubts, now?
3. Once I catch coronavirus, there’s no escape
Out of more than a million positive cases, let us inform you that approx. 220,106 have recovered. That’s a whopping number, isn’t it? Indeed, there are a little more than 58,000 deaths that have been reported as well from across the world. But the bottom line is ‘Don’t worry’. Recovering from coronavirus is very much possible and the chances of this are very high. Despite this, following the advice of washing hands and maintaining distance from others is the best thing you can do.
4. Drinking alcohol, or spraying it or chlorine over body is a solution
No study advocates that consuming alcohol can prevent a person from catching coronavirus. Although it is debatable that moderate consumption of alcohol can be a good stress-buster, there is no link between consuming alcohol and not catching coronavirus. Excessive drinking, on the other hand, can bring other health-related issues. So, beware. Secondly, spraying either chlorine or alcohol on body can be very dangerous to sensitive areas including eyes.
5. People of young age are better-placed as against elderly ones
Here, one needs to know two things. One is that coronavirus will not differentiate between people on the basis of age. Anyone, of any age, can catch it. Second, yes the elderly, including those who have pre-existing conditions related to health are the hardest hit when it comes to COVID-19. This means that while all have to be cautious in their daily routine, the elderly and those with breathing or heart disease have to be even more watchful of their activities. Records show that people in their 90s have recovered from the disease, while some as young as 21 could not recover.
Although we have tried to bust the most prevalent myths, there are a few others as well. For example, let’s tell you that there is no evidence suggesting the efficacy of garlic in preventing coronavirus and no study tells us that rinsing nose with saline can be a way to not catch the disease. Let us also inform you that there exists no vaccine or medicine for treatment of coronavirus, at least till the time of writing this blog. The best way to be safe is maintaining social distance and abiding by government directives.
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