Myths
False
The influenza vaccine can prevent coronavirus
False
Natural remedies can treat coronavirus
False
Healthy individuals are not at the risk
False
Transmission occurred from bat soup
False
Pets at home can spread the novel coronavirus
False
Antibiotics can treat novel coronavirus
Facts
True
Novel coronavirus has become a household theme of discussion as well as a feature in most
news items especially since the World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus
outbreak a global public health emergency of international concern on the 30th January
2020. As cases continue to increase and more deaths are confirmed, all countries continue
to invest in preparedness and response measures with emphasis on reducing human
infection, prevention of secondary transmission and international spread.
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that range from the common cold to Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The
current novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak is making major headlines however it is
also being accompanied by several myths and misleading information leading to anxiety in
the general public.
news items especially since the World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus
outbreak a global public health emergency of international concern on the 30th January
2020. As cases continue to increase and more deaths are confirmed, all countries continue
to invest in preparedness and response measures with emphasis on reducing human
infection, prevention of secondary transmission and international spread.
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that range from the common cold to Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The
current novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak is making major headlines however it is
also being accompanied by several myths and misleading information leading to anxiety in
the general public.
True
Currently we are at the peak of influenza and various common colds. These have very
similar symptoms to novel coronavirus. If a person has not visited a country where there is
sustained transmission of novel coronavirus, that is China then, probably one has the flu or
a common cold.
similar symptoms to novel coronavirus. If a person has not visited a country where there is
sustained transmission of novel coronavirus, that is China then, probably one has the flu or
a common cold.
True
Until now, most coronavirus deaths have only occurred in China. However, things may
change as the virus spreads. Coronavirus causes pneumonia. Around 10% of people infected
by the SARS coronavirus between 2002-2003 had died. As of now, around 2% of people
infected by the novel coronavirus have died because of it. Most of those people were in the
age group 40-60 years.
change as the virus spreads. Coronavirus causes pneumonia. Around 10% of people infected
by the SARS coronavirus between 2002-2003 had died. As of now, around 2% of people
infected by the novel coronavirus have died because of it. Most of those people were in the
age group 40-60 years.
True
The virus spreads through “close contact.” Very light and accidental touching will not cause
the spread of the virus. However, droplets from cough and exhale can easily cause the
spread of the virus. Maintain 2 metres distance from people that are sick/coughing,
especially those that travelled recently.
the spread of the virus. However, droplets from cough and exhale can easily cause the
spread of the virus. Maintain 2 metres distance from people that are sick/coughing,
especially those that travelled recently.
