[Infographic] 13 false rumors about coronavirus: WHO explains why they are all unscientific

When the new strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) causing the Covid-19 epidemic is spreading rapidly around the world, there has been a lot of fake news spreading unscientific methods to prevent and treat this virus.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said people should be extremely wary of this information.

1. Is a hand dryer effective in killing the new corona virus?

Are not.

2. Can ultraviolet (UV) disinfection lamps kill coronavirus?

Although ultraviolet rays do have the ability to kill the new corona virus.

UV disinfection lamps can only be used to disinfect inanimate surfaces.

3. How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people with fever due to Covid-19?

Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have a fever (that is, a higher than normal body temperature) due to infection with the new coronavirus.

4. Does spraying alcohol or chlorine on the body help kill the new corona virus?

Are not.

5. Is it safe to receive letters and parcels sent from China?

Have.

6. Can domestic pets transmit the new coronavirus?

Currently, there is no evidence that animals and pets accompanying humans can be infected with the new corona virus.

This will protect you against other common bacteria like E.coli and salmonella that can spread from pets to humans.

7. Does getting vaccinated against pneumonia help protect you from the new coronavirus?

Are not.

SARS-CoV-2 is a virus so new and different that it needs its own vaccine.

Although not effective against the new coronavirus, vaccines against respiratory diseases are highly recommended to protect your health.

8. Does washing your nose regularly with saline help prevent the new corona virus?

Are not.

There is some limited evidence to suggest that regularly rinsing the nose with saline may help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regular nasal irrigation has not been proven to prevent it.

9. Does eating garlic help you prevent corona virus?

The World Health Organization says garlic is a healthy food.

10. Does sesame oil help prevent coronavirus from entering the body?

Are not.

However, you should not use these chemicals to spray or wipe on your skin or under your nose.

11. Is it true that corona virus only infects the elderly?

Not.

Shanghai has recorded a 7-year-old child infected with the new corona virus.

Older people and people with a pre-existing condition (such as asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) are only more susceptible to severe illness when infected with the corona virus, so they are more likely to die.

WHO recommends that people of all ages take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by practicing good hand and respiratory hygiene.

12. Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new corona virus?

Are not.

However, if you are hospitalized because of a virus, you may be treated with antibiotics to fight opportunistic infections.

13. Is there any special medicine that can prevent or treat the new corona virus?

To date, there is no specific medication recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus.

People infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms.

Some specific treatments are being researched and tested in clinical trials.

*Have you trained yourself the necessary habits during the Covid-19 epidemic?