BUSTING THE MYTHS AROUND COVID19, AS the global panic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak {covid19} has risen up, social media, different web handles have been filled with misinformation on the pandemic which is not only misleading but also harmful.
So here are a few myth busters which will help us in protecting ourselves from the virus.
1. MOBILE NETWORKS DO NOT SPREAD CORONAVIRUS.
MYTHS AROUND COVID19, Viruses are not able to travel in radio waves or mobile networks as they can only spread through respiratory droplets of an infected person or by contaminated surfaces.
2. EXTREME TEMPERATURES DO NOT HELP IN DESTRUCTION OF THE VIRUS.
Exposing yourself to extreme heat or sun for a longer period of time does not kill the virus vice versa, temperature less than 15 degrees also doesn’t kill the virus.
3. DRINKING HOT WATER HELPS ACID IN THE STOMACH KILL THE VIRUS.
Most viruses can survive exposure to stomach acids. The virus attacks our lungs leading to respiratory problems so the stomach has no role in it.
4. YOUNGSTERS HAVE NO WORRIES FROM THE VIRUS.
It is the biggest misconception that the young generation cannot get infected by the virus as they have a stronger immune system but the virus has spread without any age bar so its important for everyone to take precautionary measures.
5. HOME REMEDIES CAN KILL THE VIRUS.
MYTHS AROUND COVID19, Home spices like ginger, honey, lemon, turmeric, carom seeds, etc are all antibacterial substances henceforth has no effect on the virus whereas consumption of them in various ways can help in boosting our immunity.
