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CORONAVIRUS MYTHS AND TIPS

Before starting you must have the basic knowledge of Coronavirus. Coronavirus is nothing by itself; it is a group of viruses that include MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). The ongoing pandemic that we are facing is (SARS-CoV-2) which is also known as Covid-19. For detailed knowledge visit the post.



As this pandemic arises many a misconception or myths also born with it. The misconceptions also led to great damage, because as the people followed wrong things which were not true. That is why these myths must be cleared to get a clear point of view on the novel coronavirus. One more thing that everyone should keep in mind is that the cases of coronavirus have crossed 3.5 million around the world, so spreading myths in this time is extremely dreadful. Some very common myths are listed below with the correct explanation according to my knowledge.

ADDING PEPPER TO THE SOAP OR IN DIFFERENT THINGS HELPS TO CURE CORONAVIRUS

Adding pepper to the soap or in meals cannot protect one from the coronavirus. However pepper in the food is very tasty to eat but it cannot protect from coronavirus. Only washing hands with soap or using sanitizer regularly can help in preventing the coronavirus.

COVID-19 IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH BEES, INSECTS, HOUSEFLIES, AND OTHER SPECIES

Till now there is no evidence that the coronavirus can spread from bees, insects, or houseflies. Coronavirus can only spread via respiratory droplets or by touching a place or area which is infected by a coronavirus.

DRINKING, SPRAYING OR APPLYING DISINFECTANT TO YOUR BODY CAN PROTECT YOU FROM CORONAVIRUS

First of all spraying or applying can kill the coronavirus. Disinfectants usually contain poisonous substances that may harm your body and can seriously harm your skin. Drinking a disinfectant will be a foolish thing to do as the disinfectant cannot clean your lungs. Spraying or applying disinfectant can only help clean infected surfaces.

5G NETWORKS OR POSTS SPREAD CORONAVIRUS

5G technology is based on radio waves and cannot take viruses with it. Coronavirus has also spread in many nations without this technology including Pakistan.

Coronavirus can only spread from respiratory droplets when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 25 DEGREE PREVENTS FROM CAUSING CORONAVIRUS

Hot weather is effective on coronavirus but there are many cases reported in awfully hot countries. To protect from coronavirus one should use soap again and again and wash the hand at least for 20 seconds.

EVERYONE WHO HAS CORONAVIRUS DIES OR CATCHES IT FOR LIFE

Another very common misconception is that whoever catches coronavirus dies or catches it for life. Everyone who becomes the victim of coronavirus does not die; the ratio of dying is only 2 percent only in some countries this ratio has exceeded a little bit. Even in some countries there are not even 2 percent of people dying from it. So we should not be scared of it we should fight against this virus.

AFTER HOLDING THE BREATH FOR 10 SECONDS IF YOU FEEL DISCOMFORT, YOU HAVE CORONAVIRUS OR ANY OTHER LUNG PROBLEM

Holding the breath can help determine whether you have a coronavirus or not. The most common symptoms of this virus are fever and cough. If anyone wants to confirm that whether he/she has a coronavirus or he should give a sample to a laboratory.

TAKING A BATH WITH HOT WATER PREVENTS CORONAVIRUS

Do you know that in killing the bacteria or virus the hot and cold water has the same impact? It is scientifically proved that in killing the germs and viruses the hot and cold water has the same impact if the soap or sanitizer is used in the right way. It is just a myth that taking a bath with hot water can help in preventing the coronavirus. One another reason that it is a myth is that over body temperature (37 degrees) remains the same.

THERMAL DETECTORS CAN DETECT THE CORONAVIRUS

Thermal detectors can help in only detecting the temperature. They cannot tell whether someone has coronavirus or not. The reason that we use these detectors is that the increase in temperature that causes fever is a symptom of coronavirus.

VACCINES AGAINST FEVER, COUGH, AND PNEUMONIA CAN TREAT CORONAVIRUS

Till now there is no vaccine for coronavirus but we use vaccines for fever, cough, and pneumonia as alternatives for treating coronavirus but, just because of using these vaccines we cannot say that these vaccines can treat coronavirus. They can only help a little in treating this virus.

RINSING YOUR NOSE WITH SALINE PREVENTS CORONAVIRUS

Rinsing the nose with saline (also recognized as saline solution is a mixture of water and sodium chloride NaCl) is a good practice to recover from the common cold and it has been seen that this works. However rinsing the nose does not prevent viruses and there is no evidence till now that this helps in treating the infection.

EATING GARLIC PREVENTS COVID-19

Recently when Covid-19 started there were many fake treatments regarding with this coronavirus, one of them was eating garlic prevents Covid-19. It is a myth that eating garlic will prevent coronavirus. Garlic is healthy food and has some antimicrobial properties but it cannot prevent coronavirus.

The only thing that can prevent from coronavirus till now is to wash hands regularly. And use sanitizers and hand rubs that may kill the coronavirus if one catches it by touching an infected place or area.

ONLY OLDER PEOPLE AND CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS (YOUNGERS ARE SAFE)

Coronavirus affects mostly older people or children because their immune system is weak and coronavirus affects more on weaker immune systems. However as the younger’ have a good immune system that is why it affects less on the younger aged people but till to believe that it only affects elder people or children is wrong because it can affect people of any age. Many young people have also been the victims of this virus.

PAKISTANI PEOPLE CANNOT BE AFFECTED OF THIS VIRUS BECAUSE THERE IMMUNE SYSTEM IS STRONG

Pakistani people have weaker immune systems than almost any other country. The reason is that in Pakistan there is contamination in almost everything. Which harms the body and immune system and born many diseases. So to say that Pakistani people have a stronger immune system is wrong.

CORONAVIRUS TIPS

The only thing that can keep you safe from coronavirus is by following the precautionary measures:

1. The most important tip is to wash your hands again and again with soap or sanitizer (alcohol-based) for at least 20 to 30 seconds.
 REASON: Coronavirus usually spreads when one touches any infected area, by using the soap or sanitizer the virus can easily be killed.

2. Maintain at least 1-meter distance (3 feet) from each other.
 REASON: When sitting close together if one sneezes, or coughs the tiny droplets may travel into your mouth and then into the lungs causing the virus. But by sitting at a distance it may not be possible that the droplets will travel into your mouth.

3. One must not go to crowded places. 
REASON: In crowded places, it is almost impossible to maintain a distance of 3 feet that is why one should not visit or go to crowded places. If in case of emergency one has to go to a crowded place one should wear masks and gloves to prevent the virus.

4. Avoid touching mouth, nose, or eyes. 
REASON: As I said before that the virus usually travels when a person touches an infected area. When one uses an infected hand to touch the mouth, nose, or eyes it may be possible that the virus enters one's body.

5. Practice good respiratory hygiene and motivate others also to do it.
 REASON: Respiratory hygiene means wearing masks, maintaining distance, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth, covering the mouth with an elbow while sneezing, using a tissue paper to clean nose, and dumping the tissue after using it, etc. By following these basic steps one may be able to prevent him/her self from coronavirus.

6. Isolate yourself on having minor symptoms. 
REASON: One should isolate himself even if he/she has minor symptoms like cough and fever, to minimize the chance of getting infected. And if unfortunately the symptoms increase one should consult a doctor as soon as possible.

7. Be updated by the current situation of the world as well as you’re your local area.
 REASON: By being updated you will know about the condition of the world and your local area. This is also important because this will help one to plan according to it.

8. Last and one of the most important things that one should not believe in the myths. 
REASON: Myths may not help you but will cause damage or serious harm.

SOME PRECAUTIVE MEASURES WHILE USING HAND SANITIZERS (ALCOHOL-BASED)

Hand sanitizers are a good source to protect one from coronavirus but they may also cause harm if one shows carelessness.

1. One should keep the sanitizers away from children and clarify how to use the sanitizers.
 2. Avoid using too much amount of sanitizer. Applying the coin-sized sanitizer will be enough.
 3. Hand sanitizers are usually alcoholic one should not use the sanitizer before cooking it may cause fire or any other hazard.
 4. Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth immediately after using the sanitizer.
 5. Do not let children drink or eat the sanitizer because they may be piousness.
 6. One doesn't have to only wash hands with sanitizer using soap also prevents the coronavirus.