Myths of COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

Myth:- Exposing yourself to sun or temperature higher than a 25C degree can prevent you from coronavirus.

Fact:- You can catch COVID-19 no matter how much sunny or hot weather is countries with higher temperatures have also reported COVID-19 cases. To prevent yourself from COVID-19 is to clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching from Mouth, Nose.

Myth:- You can't recover from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.

Fact:-  Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies. If you have a Cough, Feaver, and difficulty in Breathing seek medical care immediately.

Myth:- Drinking alcohol can prevent you from COVID-19.

Fact:- Drinking alcohol can’t prevent you from viruses, it may increase your risk of health problems. 

Myth:- COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.

 Fact:- From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Myth:- Taking a hot bath can prevent coronavirus.

Fact:- Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Myth:-  Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?

 Fact:- No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.

Myth:-  Cold weather can kill coronavirus.

Fact:- There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus, normal body temperature can remain upto 35°C to 37°C as compared to atmospheric/external temperature. Most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water.