Corona virus is actually large group of virus which cause infections in respiration like flue, common cold, MERS and SARS. Today I’m going to be talking about some of the Top Myths and Facts of COVID-19.

Following are some of the Myths and Facts of the novel COVID-19.

Myth Buster: Wearing a mask actually protects you from COVID-19?

FACT

Wearing face masks will not protect you against corona virus totally. However, they are effective to some extent that they resists some of the germs entering into mouth.

N95, N99, N100 are some of the specialized masks that are used to filter out more airborne particles than the standard ones.

Myth Buster: 5G mobile spread COVID-19

FACT

5th generation mobile do not spread COVID-19 because viruses do not travel through mobile waves or radio waves. There are many countries that do not have 5g but still have corona virus.

The virus travels through respiratory system when a person sneezes or coughs.

Myth Buster: Prevention of disease by revealing yourself to sun

FACT

Exposing yourself to sun does not prevent you from the novel corona virus. However it can reduce the effectiveness of the virus. Countries with high temperature have reported cases of the virus. Make sure to clean your hands and avoid touching face for the prevention.

Myth Buster: Holding up your breathe for 10 seconds assures you have no virus

FACT

Holding up breathe for several seconds does not mean you have no symptoms of virus. The most frequent symptoms of the disease are dry cough, tiredness and fever. However, for your surety, you can go to the doctor to check whether you have been infected from the virus or not.

Myth Buster: Eating spicy food or garlic prevents corona virus

FACT

Garlic is good for health because it has antimicrobial properties. However, it is not confirmed by the doctors that eating garlic will protects you from the diseases.

Myth Buster: Corona virus affects old people but not younger people

FACT

Virus can infect to people of all ages. No matter if you are old man or a teen you can have corona virus. However, as old people have defected immune system so there might be a little high chance of the infection as compared to teens.

WHO advises people of all ages to protect themselves by having good hygiene.

Myth Buster: A vaccine for the prevention from COVID-19 is available?

FACT

Till now, there is no specific vaccine that could prevent you from the virus. However, some specific treatments are under investigation. According to scientists, making a vaccine could take a years or a decade but they are trying their best to develop as early as they can.

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Resources: WHO