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..
Rinsing the nose with saline protects against coronavirus
There is no evidence that a saline nose rinse protects against respiratory infections. Some research suggests that this technique might reduce the symptoms..
Spraying chlorine or alcohol on skin kills viruses in the body
Applying alcohol or chlorine to the body can cause harm, especially if it enters the eyes or mouth. Although people can use these..
The chances of dying because of the coronavirus are lower than the flu
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the mortality rate of the coronavirus is ten times higher than influenza (the common..
The outbreak began because people ate bat soup
Although scientists are confident that the virus started in animals, there is no evidence that it came from soup of any kind...
The virus can be transferred by goods from a country with COVID-19 cases such as China.
Imported goods and packages are safe to use. The coronavirus does not survive on surfaces for long periods of time...
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..
The virus will die off when temperatures rise in the spring
Some viruses, such as cold and flu viruses, do spread more easily in the colder months, but that does not mean that they..
Thermal scanners can diagnose coronavirus
Thermal scanners can detect whether someone has a fever. However, other conditions, such as seasonal flu, can also produce fever. Coronavirus can only..
Ultraviolet disinfection lamp kills the new coronavirus.
UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation...
