Coronavirus true or false: answers to frequently asked questions

To prevent undue panic among the people, the world health organization (who) has compiled a list of the most common myths, misconceptions and doubts regarding a new coronavirus and the resulting epidemic.

True or false about the coronavirus

Below are the most frequently asked questions, let’s see what of them about the coronavirus is true and what is false.

Coronavirus is a new kind of threat about which scientists know nothing

Lie

Scientists know 7 different coronaviruses. According to the statistics once a decade there is a new coronavirus. It causes various respiratory diseases.

There is no cure for coronavirus

True

Currently there is no vaccine for coronavirus. Not there are drugs that could suppress the reproduction of the virus.

Doctors use the previously known drugs that help fight viral symptoms of the disease (symptomatic treatment).

Coronavirus is more contagious than known viruses

Lie

Coronavirus COVID-19 is highly contagious but it is far from the infectivity of such viruses like measles or chickenpox.

The disease is caused by a coronavirus COVID-19, a very dangerous and often ends in patient’s death

Lie

80% of patients the disease occurs in mild form. Serious complications occur in elderly, immunocompromised and chronic diseases.

COVID-19 causes more deaths than seasonal influenza

True

About 3.4 percent of confirmed cases COVID-19 were fatal, whereas flu is less than 1 percent of cases.

At the same time COVID-19 does not extend as widely as the flu.

Coronavirus is transmitted by airborne droplets like the flu virus

True

Virus carrier infects during coughing, sneezing, talking. If a person touches something that touches the saliva of an infected person and then touch your face — the nose, eyes, ears and mouth, it can also get infected.

Coronavirus can be transmitted through such things as parcels from China

Lie

Before they are delivered to Russia, the virus dies. During his time on the surface depends on the humidity and air temperature, the virus will die before it reaches Russia.

Coronavirus can be transmitted through money, phones, doorknobs and the Elevator buttons

True

Viruses can survive up to several hours for things such secretions as saliva. So you need to always wash their hands.

Dogs and cats can carry the coronavirus

Lie

Currently, there is no scientific evidence of transmission of coronavirus using dogs and cats. But do not forget to wash hands after stroking or touching the dog (cat).

It is unknown how long it takes from infection with coronavirus to disease.

Lie

Symptoms appear on average between the second and fourteenth days of infection. If the person was in a country with a high risk of infection in December, then it can cause symptoms of infection in a month

Symptoms may be flu-like: fever, cough and runny nose

True

The most common symptoms of COVID – 19 caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, are fever, exhausting cough, shortness of breath and breathing problems. Sometimes there is muscle pain.

In more serious cases develop severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress, septic shock, which can lead to death of the patient.

To avoid that, you need to take drugs to strengthen the immune system, eat garlic and onions, as well as take lots of vitamin “C”

Lie

Vitamins, mixtures of minerals and vitamins, plant and animal extracts, and other medicines advertised as “boosts immunity” does not affect the way our immune system will react after contact with coronavirus. Scientific studies have confirmed the efficacy of these drugs in the fight against coronavirus. Important is the overall condition of our body, which depends on hygienic and healthy lifestyle.

From infection helps spraying the body with vodka, chlorine containing fluids, lubrication itself, palm oil

Lie

None of these substances has no effect on the coronavirus. In addition, they can cause unwanted skin reactions.

Alcohol protects against coronavirus

Lie

Alcohol consumption does not protect against the virus. Alcohol reduces the body’s resistance. However, high-proof alcohol is a good disinfectant.

Hand washing will completely protect you from coronavirus

Lie

Washing hands does not guarantee that the person will not get sick. But this is one of the recommended ways to protect against potential contact with the coronavirus. Note: hands should be washed properly, thoroughly with soap and water.

There are rules to minimise the risk of infection.

True

These rules are very simple:

— frequently wash hands with soap and water and disinfect them with alcohol-containing means;

— stay at a safe distance from the interlocutor (1-1,5 meters);

— avoid large crowds of people;

— keep your house clean;

— not to share food, such as chips from a single package.

Coronavirus is dangerous only for the elderly

Lie

The incidence of COVID-19 is observed in all age groups. But the most vulnerable to development of severe illness and death are elderly people with weakened immune systems. At this age group are accompanied by other diseases (often chronic diseases).

Instruments for measuring temperature can confirm infection by the coronavirus

Lie

Measuring devices can detect that someone appeared fever, but they cannot determine its cause.

Children COVID-19 passes in a mild form

True

Usually this disease occurs in children in mild form. However, this does not mean that they can’t get a virus, they can not get sick or can infect other people. A more severe form of the disease is at risk people with weakened immune systems or chronic concomitant diseases.

People who have no symptoms, cannot infect others

Lie

There were cases when people without any signs of this disease infecting their loved ones.

When it becomes warm, then the problem is with the coronavirus will end

Lie

Though the researchers suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 may exhibit seasonality, as with influenza virus. But today, not enough scientific evidence for the effect of temperature and other environmental factors on the coronavirus.

Vitamin “D” does not protect against infection with coronavirus

True

None of the vitamin, including “D” in any number of fights with the coronavirus. Excessive use of vitamins & supplements (without consulting a doctor or pharmacist), especially the consumption of large amounts of vitamin D can harm the body.

Quinine helps with symptoms COVID-19

Lie

Quinine is an antimalarial drug that has weak antipyretic and analgesic action, and also has side effects. And when used in the wrong doses can be very harmful. Do not take medicines that are dispensed without a prescription you should take only what is prescribed you by the physician.

Portable oxygen concentrator can protect against coronavirus

Lie

Treatment of severe forms of the disease COVID-19 held in the hospital using professional equipment, under the supervision of a physician.

Need to tablet with zinc, so that the virus does not multiply in the throat and nose

Lie

Do not take any supplements without survey and consultation with the doctor, as their incorrect technique can harm the health. Not significant evidence that supplements that contain zinc, have antiviral effect.

Better to wash your hands with plain soap, because it is more effective than the liquid soap and washing gels

Lie

Proper and frequent hand washing, regardless of the type of soap used, is the main means of hygiene.

Men should shave the beard, to protect against coronavirus

Lie

Beard did not affect infection with a coronavirus. But it is necessary to observe personal hygiene.

The man who was ill COVID-19 and recovered, can get sick again

Information is not fully understood

There is currently insufficient scientific evidence that recovered person can get sick again COVID-19. However, the cases of re-infection likely.

Men are more prone to infection COVID-19

True

Statistics shows that among the more seriously ill men. Scientists are still trying to find out why this is happening.

Using your own phone can be infected with coronavirus

True

Mobile phone is one of the most used items during the day. People often touch the phone with dirty hands, leaving on the surface of pathogenic microbes. So you should regularly clean your phone with disinfectant liquids, and should not touch the phone during the meal.

Tap water is safe

True

Coronavirus is not transmitted by food, so the tap water from the faucet safe.

Coronavirus can not be infected by food, so any food safe

True

Currently, there is no scientific evidence of infection with coronavirus by the food. But be sure to observe the rules of hygiene (wash fruits and vegetables).

The coronavirus can be transmitted in a public toilet

Information is not fully understood

Currently, there is no scientific evidence that infection with the coronavirus when using a public toilet.

You can catch coronavirus from coins and paper money

True

The money changing hands. Who recommends to abandon cash and pay contactless, using the map.

If a person wants to check if he had the coronavirus, it can pass this small test: take a deep breath and hold breath for 10 seconds. If during the test, no cough, discomfort, shortness of breath or pressure, the person is completely healthy.

Lie

This false information, this “test” did not find any. For the diagnosis of coronavirus uses advanced technological tests performed in specialized laboratories.

Every fifteen minutes, drink warm water to moisten the throat, thereby prevent infection

Lie