15 Coronavirus Myths Explored

13. The virus will die off when temperatures rise in the spring

It is true that some viruses, like cold and flu viruses, spread more easily in the colder months, but that doesn’t mean that they disappear entirely when the weather conditions become milder. Until now, scientists haven’t discovered yet how the temperature changes will affect the behavior of SARS-CoV-2.

14. The virus originated in a laboratory in China

Despite the multitude of internet rumors and conspiracy theories, there is no evidence to back this assumption up. Some researchers suggested that SARS-CoV-2 may have jumped from pangolins to humans. Others think that it comes from bats, which was the case for SARS.

So, until more evidence, this is just speculation and conjecture.

15. Home remedies can cure and protect against COVID-19

There aren’t any home remedies that can protect against COVID-19, including vitamin C, essential oils, silver colloid, sesame oil, garlic, and sipping water every 15 minutes.

The only thing you can do to prevent the virus from spreading is to adopt a good handwashing regimen and avoid crowded places.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend these simple measures to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2:

• avoid close contact with people who seem sick
• try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth
• stay at home if you are sick
• sneeze into a tissue, then throw it in the trash
• if there are no tissues to hand, sneeze into the crook of your elbow
• use standard cleaning sprays and wipes to disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• wash your hands with soap regularly for 20 seconds