Coronavirus Update

Rumour and Coronavirus

The WHO  has declared "coronavirus disease 2019" as "Epidemic", around 1,27 lakh people globally have been infected by this deadly virus, that was first detected in China and spread worldwide, countries like the United States, South Korea, Italy, and Iran are badly affected. This virus leads to fever, cough, and shortness to death.

In India, the public health officer has tested 75 confirmed cases so far, from which A 76-year-old man from Kerela has dead. The government is taking all due precautions of disease control and prevention.

Delhi Government has close schools, colleges, and theatre till 31st March, Visas are canceled, conference and seminar are canceled to stop the spread.

People who have a fever, coughing or sneezing should immediately contact the doctor and avoid touching, contact with other people
The virus spreads from person to person, It is recommended to stay home to avoid touching.

"The best way to protect ourselves from coronavirus is to stay away from the crowd and follow hygiene".

Apart from this, there are a lot of Rumour which may be a myth.

Spraying Alcohol or Chlorine all over the body kill the Coronavirus - Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over the body will not kill covid-19 that already entered your body, In fact, spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (ie eye, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be used disinfect surface, but they need to be used appropriate recommendations.

Pet At Home Can Spread The Coronavirus - At present, there is no evidence that animals or pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the coronavirus, however, it is always a good idea to wash your hand with soap and water after contact with these pets. This will protect you against various common bacteria such as E Coli and Salmonella that can pass between pet and humans.

Coronavirus Mainly Affect Older People - People of all ages can be infected by the coronavirus, Older people and people with preexisting medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable, But WHO has advised people of all ages to take a step to protect themselves from the virus.

IT's Not Safe To Receive Letter or Packages from China - It is safe to receive a Letter or Packages especially from China, coronavirus do not survive long on objects such as letters or packages.

People receiving packages from China are not at risk.

Putting on Sesame Oil Will Block the Coronavirus from entering the body - Sesame oil does not kill covid-19, There is some chemical disinfectant that can kill the covid-19 on the surface, these include bleach or chlorine-based disinfectant, solvents, peracetic acid, and chloroform. However, they have little or no impact on the virus if you put them on the skin or under your nose. it can even be dangerous to put these chemicals on your skin.

Rinsing your nose with Saline will help prevent coronavirus - no evidence regularly rinsing the nose with Saline has protected people from a coronavirus infection. But there is some limited evidence nose with Saline can help people recover more quickly from a common cold, However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections.