Common Myths
Putting on sesame oil blocks the new coronavirus from entering the body.
Sesame oil does not kill the new coronavirus. There are some chemical disinfectants that can kill the 2019-nCoV on surfaces. These include bleach/chlorine-based disinfectants, either solvents, 75% ethanol, peracetic acid and chloroform. However, they have little or no impact on the virus if you put them on the skin or under your nose. It can even be dangerous to put these chemicals on your skin View Source
Related Myths
The virus can be transferred by goods from a country with COVID-19 cases such as China.