The document discusses 8 common myths about the coronavirus pandemic. It explains that Covid-19 has a fatality rate of only 2%, lower than viruses like Ebola, and that while it can be transmitted through droplets, there is no evidence it is airborne. It also notes that antibiotics do not treat viruses, objects from China cannot transmit the virus, masks only offer protection if worn properly, and pets are not known to transmit it. The document concludes by stating Covid-19 can infect anyone regardless of age.

1. CORONAVIRUS MYTHS
Dr. Praveen
MBBS (India)
praveenpuva.com

2. MYTH 1
 Covid-19 is the most dangerous virus in the world
 Truth:
The fatality rate is only 2%. Viruses such as E-bola are more fatal.
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3. MYTH 2
 Covid-19 is an airborne infection
 Truth:
Covid-19 is spread through droplet infection. Covid-19 can be contracted when the
droplets enter the eyes, nose or mouth. An airborne infection suggests that the
infection is present in the air space around us. No scientific proof of the virus being
airborne is present.
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4. MYTH 3
 Antibiotics can be used to treat the virus
 Truth:
Antibiotics can only be used to treat bacterial infections. There is no current cure for
Covid-19.
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5. MYTH 4
 Contact with a letter or package from China can spread Covid-19
 Truth:
Coronaviruses do not survive long on objects of any kind. Thus, receiving a letter or
package from China will not cause infection.
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6. MYTH 5
 Wearing a mask or respirator will protect me from Covid-19
 Truth:
Wearing a mask will offer some protection from Covid-19 only if the mask is worn
properly.
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7. MYTH 6
 It is possible to contract Covid-19 from your pet.
 Truth:
There is no scientific evidence on contraction of Covid-19 from companion pets such
as dogs or cats. Your companion pet, however, may have other infections such as E.
Coli. Thus, it is advised to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with your
pet.
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8. MYTH 7
 Covid-19 will only affect the elderly
 Covid-19 can be contracted by any individual regardless of age. The mortality rate
is higher among elderly people, immunocompromised individuals (such as those
with diabetes and HIV) and individuals with chronic health conditions (such as
COPD, asthma)
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9. MYTH 8
 Thermal scanners can detect people infected with Covid-19
 Truth:
Thermal scanners can only detect individuals who have a fever from Covid-19. They
cannot detect people who are infected, and show no symptoms of Covid-19.
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