Common Myths
The virus originated in a laboratory in China
Despite the swathes of internet rumors, there is no evidence that this is the case. In fact, a recent study demonstrates that the virus is a natural product of evolution. Some researchers believe that SARS-CoV-2 may have jumped from pangolins to humans. Others think that it might have passed to us from bats, which was the case for SARS. View Source
Related Myths
Cold weather/snow kills the coronavirus
Spraying chlorine or alcohol on skin kills viruses in the body