Myth or fact: The World Health Organization debunks myths and shares important facts about the Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19

By Racquel Quieta

Published On: Mar 10, 2020, 10:13 AM

Updated On: Mar 11, 2020, 11:39 AM

Can you get the Coronavirus Disease from a mosquito bite? Can eating garlic prevent getting infected with COVID-19? The World Health Organization has the answers. Find out whether these are true or not HERE:

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Mosquito Bites

FACT: There's no evidence that proves that mosquitoes can transmit the Coronavirus disease.

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Who are more susceptible to COVID-19?

FACT: Everyone can get infected with COVID-2019, regardless of age. However, the elderly and those who have compromised immune systems or pre-existing medical conditions are more vulnerable and can become seriously ill with the virus.

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Pets

FACT: There's currently no proof that pets can get infected and/or spread the Coronavirus Disease. However, it's still best to wash hands with soap and water after contact with pets.

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Manufactured goods from China

FACT: The new coronavirus can survive on surfaces for a few hours up to several days, depending on the type of surface. However, WHO suggests that it's very unlikely that the virus will persist after being transported and exposed to different conditions and temperatures.

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Taking a hot bath

FACT: Taking a hot bath doesn't prevent the Coronavirus Disease.

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Eating garlic

FACT: Garlic is a superfood with many health benefits, but there's no evidence that it can prevent you from getting the new coronavirus.

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Rinsing nose with saline

FACT: Rinsing your nose with saline can help you recover more quickly from the common cold, but there's no proof yet that it can protect you from the new coronavirus.

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Can antibiotics cure COVID-19?

FACT: Antibiotics cannot cure the new coronavirus because it is a virus and antibiotics only work against bacteria.

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Can thermal scanner detect people infected with COVID-19?

FACT: While thermal scanner can effectively detect people with fever, it cannot, however, spot people who are infected with COVID-19 but have no symptoms yet like fever.

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Can alcohol and chlorine kill the new coronavirus?

FACT: Alcohol and chlorine are effective in disinfecting surfaces, but it cannot kill viruses that have already entered your body.

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Vaccines against pneumonia, effective against COVID-19?

FACT: No, vaccines against pneumonia cannot protect you from the new coronavirus.

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Cold weather

FACT: Cold weather and snow cannot kill the new coronavirus.

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Hand Dryers

FACT: Hand dryers offer no protection against COVID-19. However, frequent hand washing does protect you from the new coronavirus.

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UV lamps

FACT: Ultraviolet lamps or UV lamps cannot protect you from the new coronavirus.

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Are there medicines that prevent COVID-19?

FACT: As of writing, there's still no known cure for the new coronavirus. However, there's a possible COVID-19 vaccine that has been developed and will undergo several clinical trials soon.