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
Vaccines against pneumonia can protect you against the coronavirus
Spraying chlorine or alcohol on skin kills viruses in the body
The outbreak began because people ate bat soup
Putting on sesame oil blocks the new coronavirus from entering the body.