Coronavirus(Covid-19): Some “Facts and Myths” you need to know about this virus.

What is Coronavirus?
According to the WHO,coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).These viruses were originally transmitted from animals to people.

The name coronavirus comes from the Latin word corona,meaning crown or halo.Under an electron microscope,this looks like it is surrounded by a solar corona.The virus was first detected in the central city of Wuhan(China),than outside.

Myths vs Facts:

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Myth 1: I can get COVID-19 from walking through an airport.

Fact: Transmission of COVID-19 happens when you are in close contact (within 6 feet for more than 10 minutes) with an infected person. The risk of this occurring in an airport or other open public places is very low.

Myth 2: COVID-19 looks much different from other infections.

Fact: COVID-19 is a type of respiratory disease, and there are many respiratory diseases, so COVID-19 doesn’t look completely different from other illnesses you’ve seen or heard about. The most common visible signs of COVID-19 are fever, dry coughing and difficulty breathing. The most common signs of COVID-19 are fever and coughing.

Myth 3: Antibiotics can treat the coronavirus.

Fact: The coronavirus is a virus, not a bacterial infection, so antibiotics can’t treat it.The coronavirus itself is a virus, so only antiviral medications can work against it. Antibiotics only work against bacteria and bacterial infections, not viruses. If you have a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used. For example, it’s possible for someone who has COVID-19 to also develop a bacterial infection while they’re sick, in which case they might receive antibiotics.

Myth 4: The new coronavirus is 'the most dangerous virus' and 'a death sentence'.

Fact: This is a myth because we simply don't know the full extent of how dangerous coronavirus can be. But we know the global mortality rate has been around 3.4%, so far. While the virus may be more severe than the flu, many patients have experienced only mild symptoms, officials have said.

Myth5: Coronavirus can spread from products, letters or packages from China.

Fact: While there still remains plenty we don't know about COVID-19, there is a very low risk of the virus spreading from products or packaging that are shipped over days or weeks. The survivability rate of the virus on surfaces is poor. There has been no evidence to support transmission of the virus from imported goods to the United States, according to the CDC.

Myth6: Saline, garlic and sesame oil can prevent coronavirus infection.

Fact: This should seem like an easy one, but Gulley emphasized: Home remedies like saline, garlic and sesame oil, despite rumors, do not prevent coronavirus. In fact, there is no known preventative treatment at all. The best method of prevention is what you've been hearing all along: Washing your hands frequently with soap and water and avoiding contact with sick individuals.

Myth7: Spraying your body down with alcohol or chlorine, or swallowing bleach, can kill the new coronavirus.

Fact: This sounds like another obvious one. But spraying chemicals such as chlorine and bleach or swallowing them will only harm, not help.Some chemicals might help disinfect surfaces,but don't try them on yourself,Please.

Myth 8: Using hand dryers or ultraviolet disinfection lamps will kill the virus.

Fact: Hand dryers and ultraviolet disinfection lamps used directly on skin are not effective in killing COVID-19. To protect yourself against the virus, you should frequently wash your hands with soap and water.

People who’ve been exposed to the coronavirus but haven’t developed COVID-19 may be placed in a 14-day quarantine.Fourteen days is the incubation period for coronavirus, meaning it’s the longest amount of time it takes for someone to develop COVID-19 after being exposed to it.If someone’s released from quarantine, it means they didn’t develop COVID-19 during quarantine,so they’re not considered a risk for spreading the coronavirus.Overall, your risk of getting COVID-19 is higher if many people in your area have been diagnosed with the disease.Your risk also varies depending on your immune health.