Rumour Has It A lot of what you hear or read about the coronavirus may be myths. WHO data busts a few common misconceptions.

Coronavirus Vaccination A Myth Myth: Pneumonia vaccines will protect you against coronavirus.



Reality: Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts. However, while they are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health.

What Kills Coronavirus? Myth: Ultraviolet disinfection lamp can kill the coronavirus.



Reality: UV lamps should not be used to sterilise hands or other areas of skin. Far from killing the virus, the UV radiation can actually cause skin irritation.

Corona Stays Hidden Myth: Thermal scanners can help detect infected people.



Reality: Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever due to the coronavirus infection. However, they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with the fever. This is because it takes between two and 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever.

