Common Myths
Cats and dogs spread coronavirus
Currently, there is little evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect cats and dogs. However, in Hong Kong, a Pomeranian whose owner had COVID-19 became infected. The dog did not display any symptoms. View Source
Related Myths
Cold weather/snow kills the coronavirus
The virus will die off when temperatures rise in the spring
The virus originated in a laboratory in China
Putting on sesame oil blocks the new coronavirus from entering the body.