The swift transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic also brought with itself an increase in the spread of misinformation and fake news. A number of myths about the virus and the ways of protecting oneself have been doing the rounds. So, let’s take a look at the common myths about coronavirus and get to know the facts.
Myth: Eating onion and drinking hot water would keep the virus away
Fact: Onion is a popular remedy for flu and cold in ancient medicines. It even has some antimicrobial properties. But, the belief that onion can keep coronavirus away is just one of the health myths to stop believing.
In terms of hot water, coronavirus gets killed in the water at over 560 Celsius after thirty minutes, and the human body cannot lift the temperature to that degree.
Myth: Sunlight can kill coronavirus
Fact: Standing in the sun for any amount of time will not kill the virus. There are three kinds of UV rays in the Sunlight. UVA tans the skin and leads to eye damage, UVB ages and burns skin, and UVC does not even reach the earth’s surface. None of these rays can do anything in the way of killing the virus.
Myth: Spraying sanitizing products on yourself will prevent the infection
Fact: Coronavirus can enter a body through the mucous membranes such as the nose and mouth. So, the belief that spraying sanitizing products on yourself prevents the infection is nothing more than one of the coronavirus myths. You can use such substances to clean hands or disinfect surfaces, but not for spraying on the skin.
Keep yourself from believing or spreading false news during this situation. Follow the directives of the local health authorities and take their suggested preventive measures to stay safe.
