10 ridiculous but incredibly popular coronavirus myths
'21.04.2020'
Source: Yellmed.ru
Along with the awesome concept of a “pandemic”, a ton of information about a new virus, including speculation, has wedged into people's minds. A number of myths about SARS-CoV-2 lists Yellmed.ru with reference to MedicalNewsToday. These myths are funny and stupid. However, some can do much harm.
Myth 1. To get infected from a patient with Covid-19, you need to be near him 10 minutes
There is a share of reason in this statement. The longer you stay with an infected person, the more likely it is to infect. But a few seconds may be enough for infection. 10 minutes "wait" is not necessary.
Myth 2. Spraying on the skin fluids containing chlorine or alcohol kills the virus.
In fact, such sprayers are more likely to do harm. Especially if they get into your eyes or mouth. Spray chlorine and alcohol (if we are not talking about alcohol-containing antiseptics) can be on the surface, but not on the body.
Myth 3. Cats and dogs spread Covid-19
Still, the outbreak of Covid-19 happened because of people. Isolated cases of the disease in domestic animals are the exception rather than the cause of the epidemic. Scientists are still conducting research on this subject, but are very doubtful that cats and dogs can transmit the virus to their relatives or humans.
Myth 4. Rinsing the nose and gargling will protect against coronavirus
There is no evidence that these procedures protect against respiratory infections. Most likely, they will alleviate the condition of the upper respiratory tract with a cold, but will not reduce the risk of infection.
Myth 5. Antibiotics will not be superfluous in the prevention of Covid-19
They will be, and very redundant. Antibacterial drugs kill only bacteria, they do not kill viruses. And the uncontrolled use of antibiotics will easily weaken the immune system - and a person will be even more vulnerable to viruses.
Myth 6. The virus will die in hot weather.
Cold and flu viruses do spread easier in the cold months, but this does not mean that they “dissolve” with the advent of summer. As for SARS-CoV-2, scientists do not know how he will behave in the heat.
Myth 7. Thermal scanners can diagnose coronavirus.
Thermal imagers can show if a person has a temperature. They do not determine the presence of the virus. Yes, and fever occurs with many diseases - from flu to psychosomatic illnesses. In addition, the symptoms of Covid-19 do not appear immediately, but 2-10 days after infection: the thermal scanner will not suspect anything.
Myth 8. Garlic protects against coronaviruses.
Studies show that garlic slows down the growth of certain types of bacteria. But it does not block viruses. Covid-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and it’s definitely not afraid of garlic. Like any medicine: no effective treatment regimen has been found for patients with coronavirus infection.
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Myth 9. You need to try "home remedies"
In addition to garlic, on the Internet we are “offered” vitamin C, essential oils, silver colloid, sesame oil, an aquarium cleaner, burning sage and drinking water every 15 minutes. Don't even try to repeat it. The best approach is to wash your hands and avoid places where there may be infected people.
Myth 10. Drinking alcohol reduces the risk of infection.
Although high-alcohol alcohol disinfects the skin, it does not work the same way in the body. If a person decides to drink undiluted ethanol, his internal organs will suffer, and he risks getting ventilation, even without coronavirus.
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