Corona Virus- Myths And Facts

COVID-19 is a new virus which has spread quickly to almost all the countries around the globe. Knowing the facts about COVID-19 symptoms, how the virus spreads and what you can do to stop it will help protect you and your community. There is a lot of misinformation about COVID-19 so it’s important to check information has come from a reliable source such as World Health Organisation  or your government health authority. Till now, many things have come to knowledge of humans through tireless efforts and hard work being done day and night but much is still unknown. We have listed some of the facts and myths, circulating the internet, for you and are hopeful that the information will prove helpful.

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Facts:

1. COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease-2019.

2. Death rate of COVID-19 is 3.9%. It means that 39 people die in every 1000 people infected.

3. Patients of age 65 and older make up 80% of total deaths caused by corona virus.

4. People with like heart disorders, lungs disorders, diabetes and other such diseases are more likely to die from this virus than other healthy people.

5. On the 30th of May, according to W.H.O there were,

• 10 potential COVID-19 vaccines in the clinical phase of testing.
• 121 potential COVID-19 vaccines in the pre-clinical phase of testing.
• Potential vaccines are being developed worldwide, with 46% being developed in North America, 18% in Europe, 18% in Asia and Australia and 18% in China.

6. People with mild disease, recovery time is about two weeks, while people with severe or critical disease recover within three to six weeks.

7. America has lost more people to corona virus than they had lost in World War 1.

8. COVID-19 is the third virus outbreak of corona virus family. MERS was the first to be reported in 2003 with the following reported data.

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• Total number of cases: 8,439

• Number of cases in the United States: 73

• Total number of deaths: 812

• Case fatality rate: 9.6%

and the second was SARS. It had the following reported data.

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• Total number of cases: 2,519
• Number of cases in the U.S.: 2
• Total number of deaths: 866
• Case fatality rate: 34.3%

9. There is neither any vaccine nor any specific vaccine available for any of the corona virus mentioned above.

10. The incubation period for COVID-19 is 2-14 days. It means that the symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anytime between 2-14 days of getting infected.

MYTHS

1. 5G mobile networks spread COVID-19.
2. Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25 degrees Centigrade prevents the coronavirus disease.
3. Drinking alcohol protects you against coronavirus disease..
4. Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort means you are free from the coronavirus disease or any other lung disease.
5. COVID-19 is a bacteria.
6. Prolonged use of masks can cause Carbon dioxide intoxication.
7. Thermal scanners can detect COVID-19.
8. COVID-19 is transmitted through houseflies.
9. Spraying and introducing bleach or another disinfectant into your body will protect you against COVID-19.
10. Cold weather and snow can kill the new coronavirus.

The information has been taken from World Health Organisation as of 6/28/2020 and we shall not be liable for any changes made in their information after this date. It is better to prevent the virus than to treat it. Boost your immune system so that it can fight the virus effectively.

Do you want to know what vaccination is and what is the purpose of vaccination? BASICS OF VACCINATION AND CORONA.

We hope the information was helpful for you. Stay Home, Stay Safe. Do comment your views and ideas in the comments section.

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