Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease caused by a recently discovered coronavirus called COVID-19. The vast majority of people sick with COVID-19 experience mild to moderate respiratory illness. Which can be recovered without requiring special medical treatment.
The greatest risk is in older people and also those with underlying medical problems. Such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancer. These people are much more likely to develop a more serious disease.
The best way to prevent this is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus. Know about the disease, what causes it, how it spreads, and preventive measures to protect yourself and others. One of the main recommendations to protect yourself and others against infections from this new virus. It is washing your hands using soap and water or an alcohol-based disinfectant very often and not touching your face.
This new COVID-19 virus is spread primarily through tiny droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose that come out when an infected person coughs or sneezes. So it is of utmost importance that you also know and practice respiratory hygiene. For example, cover with your elbow flexed when coughing or sneezing.
At this time, no specific vaccine or treatment has been found to combat COVID-19. Although, many clinical trials are being done to evaluate possible treatments. The World Health Organization constantly provides updated information. And of course, as soon as the new clinical findings are available it will inform you as well.
Debunking Myths About the COVID-19 Conoravirus
COVID-19 can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates
According to the evidence from various studies, so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in any area. Including of course the areas with a warm and also humid climate. So it is necessary that regardless of the climate where you are, you adopt the protection measures that have been indicated in various media.
And even more so if you live or travel to an area where they report cases of COVID-19. One of the main ways to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to wash your hands very often with soap and water. Or use alcohol-based antibacterial. By doing this very frequently, you remove viruses that may be on your hands. And you can prevent infection by touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
Cold weather and snow cannot kill the new coronavirus
In reality, so far there is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal temperature of the human body is maintained between 36.5 ° C and 37 ° C. This is very independent of the temperature or the climate at the moment. So we repeat that the most effective and recommended way to protect yourself against the new COVID-19 virus is to wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based disinfectant or soap and water.
Taking a hot bath does not prevent getting coronavirus disease
Taking a hot bath will not protect you from COVID-19. Your body temperature will also stay around 36.5 ° C and 37 ° C, whatever the temperature of your shower. It is worth mentioning that taking a bath with extremely hot water can be very harmful since it can burn you. The most recommended thing to protect yourself is to wash your hands very frequently. And do not touch your face, mainly your eyes, mouth, and nose. This is how you can avoid getting the COVID-19 virus.
COVID-19 cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites
So far there has been no information and no evidence to suggest that this new coronavirus may be transmitted by mosquito bites. The new COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, which is generally spread through respiratory droplets. These are the tiny drops that come out when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
To protect yourself, wash your hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water. In addition to avoiding touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. It also avoids close contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing. At least you should be more than a meter away.
Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?
Definitely not. Hand dryers are not effective in killing COVID. 19. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should wash your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water. Once you have properly washed your hands, you should dry them with paper towels or a hot air dryer.
Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?
Of course, the answer is a resounding no. UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or any other skin area. It is important to know that UV radiation can cause skin irritation. Therefore it is not recommended at all.
Are thermal scanners really effective in detecting people infected with COVID-19?
Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have had a fever. In other words, the thermal scanner can detect a person with much higher body temperature than normal due to COVID-19 infection.
But it is worth mentioning that these thermal scanners cannot detect people who are already infected, but who have not yet presented symptoms such as fever. And the reason for this is that infected people, it should take two to ten days for them to present the first symptoms such as fever.
Can spraying alcohol or bleach on the body kill the new coronavirus?
Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill the virus that has already entered your body. In addition, you must bear in mind that spraying alcohol or chlorine can be harmful to the mucous membranes. In other words, it is harmful to the eyes and mouth. As you should know, both alcohol and chlorine are very effective in disinfecting surfaces. But they must be used properly according to the recommendations that each brings.
Do pneumonia vaccines protect against the new coronavirus?
Pneumonia vaccines, such as the pneumococcal vaccine and the Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide any protection against the new coronavirus COVID-19. This virus is really very new and unlike any other virus already known. So you need to have your own vaccine and treatment. Which is not yet exist.
Can you regularly rinse your nose with saline to help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?
So far, there is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline protects people from infection with the new COVID-19. However, there is little evidence that using this saline solution to rinse the nose, relieves and helps recovery from the common cold. But it does not help prevent respiratory infections.
Can eating garlic help prevent COVID-19 infection?
Garlic is undoubtedly a healthy food that has some antimicrobial properties. But there is no evidence that eating garlic can protect you from contracting the new COVID-19 virus.
Does the new coronavirus affect only older people?
The new COVID-19 can make people of any age sick depending on their immune system. But older people and like people with medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, are much more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill with the virus. That is why the World Health Organization recommends that all people of all ages take the necessary measures to protect themselves, such as washing their hands, not touching their faces, and following respiratory hygiene.
Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?
Antibiotics do not work against any virus, they are only effective for bacteria. The new COVID-19 is a virus, so antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. Although a person hospitalized for COVID-19 may receive antibiotics since a double bacterial infection is possible.
Are there medications to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?
So far there is no specific or recommended medicine to prevent or treat the new COVID-19. Of course, people who are infected with the virus should receive adequate care to alleviate and treat symptoms. Some specific treatments are still under investigation and will need to be proven through clinical trials.
Measures to protect yourself and others
To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, it is important to remember and keep in mind how this virus is transmitted. We repeat that the coronavirus is transmitted through respiratory droplets, which come out when a person sneezes or coughs.
In order for you to become infected with the virus, it is necessary that these drops, which the sick person expelled, enter your body through your eyes, mouth or nose. This can happen directly or indirectly. Either through close contact with the person when they coughed or sneezed.
Or by touching contaminated objects or surfaces with your hands and then touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth, and nose. It is for this reason that it is repeated and emphasized so much that it is important to wash your hands very frequently and not touch your face.
Wash your hands properly and very often
You should wash your hands after coughing or sneezing, before and after eating. Also before and after preparing food. If you were in contact with someone who has a fever or respiratory symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, you should also wash your hands.
In the same way, you should do it before and after being on public transport or in an area with many people. When you arrive and leave buildings, including your home or anyone else’s. If you have handled animals or animal waste. Also before smoking a cigarette or vaping and after using the bathroom.
Keep your hands clean. If you don’t have soap and water nearby, then use an alcohol-based disinfectant. If you also decide to wear a glove in the same way, you should be washing your hands frequently. Remember that your hands can also be contaminated by mistakenly removing your gloves.
Maintain social distance
Social distancing is important to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. If you are on the street, try to keep a distance of two meters between you and other people. Minimize interactions with people outside the home as much as possible. Avoid crowded places. If possible try to work from home and go out as little as possible. Avoid shaking hands to greet or close contact with people.
Use of face masks
Wearing masks is unlikely to be beneficial if you are not sick. The most recommended is to use it when you have symptoms such as a cough or sneeze. The masks more than everything is to protect other people. Of course, all health workers must compulsorily wear protective masks and other protective equipment to protect themselves during work.
Try to stay calm and well
Outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the new coronavirus COVID-19, it is normal that it may be of concern. And of course, this can affect your mental health. You should only properly follow the precautionary measures to protect yourself and others. Try to follow the recommendations and any symptoms that you present, you should contact your GP and he will tell you what and how to do it.
