15 rumours to demystify about the Corona virus

You shouldn’t believe everything you are told, especially when the subject is very serious. For a few months now, Coronavirus (Covid19) has infected the entire planet and there are countless sick people, while the number of deaths increases every day.  

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Since the beginning of the Corona Virus pandemic, there have been many allegations about this disease on the internet. Although it is already known, it has never been so virulent and spares no one. And the fantasies about it are rampant. Myths, legends, rumors, … There is a lot of misinformation about the coronavirus and it’s time to stop believing everything we are told.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a seemingly endless list of guidelines to follow in order to stay safe, but there are just as many misconceptions and myths about the coronavirus. Washing your hands and limiting contact with as many people as possible (social distancing AKA) are still the best ways to stay healthy and not spread the virus. But a persistent misinformation is spreading as quickly as COVID-19 itself.

To help you stay informed, the World Health Organization (WHO) and many other reputable medical institutions, such as Johns Hopkins Medicine, are demystifying rumors surrounding Coronavirus. Here are the most important myths, debunked by doctors:

1 – Il existe un vaccin contre le coronavirus

There is currently no vaccine for the coronavirus. According to experts at Johns Hopkins: « There is no vaccine for the novel coronavirus at this time. Scientists have already started working on one, but developing a vaccine that is both safe and effective in humans will take several months. »

Exactly how long? According to Anthony Fauci, M.D., the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 12 to 18 months. Fauci stated in an Instagram Live interview with NBA star Steph Curry that the first phase of vaccine testing takes three to four months and the second eight months, totaling one to one-and-a-half years.

The first thing you have to do is make sure it’s safe. When you find out that it’s safe and it induces the kind of response you want, then you do it in a lot of people, » Fauci said. « The first trial enrolls, like, 45 people. Then you do it in hundreds or thousands of people. That’s what takes the extra eight months… If we really push it, hopefully we will know by the time we go into next winter whether or not we have something that works. » However, Professor Raoult from Marseille, a very prominent epidemiologist, seems to have found a first path towards a cure by combining two drugs, one of which contains chloroquine.

2 – Le COVID-19 a été délibérément créé et diffusé par des gens

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As those at John Hopkins clearly say, this myth is 100% false. Viruses can change over time. Sometimes an epidemic occurs when a virus that is common in animals like pigs, bats or birds undergoes modifications and passes to humans. This is probably how the new coronavirus came into being.

3 – Si vous pouvez retenir votre souffle pendant 10 secondes, vous n’avez pas de coronavirus

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Despite what you may have seen on social media, being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling uncomfortable does not mean that you do not have COVID-19 or any other lung disease.

According to the WHO, the best way to confirm if you have COVID-19 is with a laboratory test. You cannot confirm it with this breathing exercise, which can even be dangerous.

4 – Commander des produits en Chine pourrait vous donner le Coronavirus

COVID-19 mainly spreads through liquid droplets. So even though it’s technically possible that a product ordered from China could contain some liquid infected with the virus, the odds of this happening are almost impossible.

5 – Un changement de température peut tuer le coronavirus

According to the WHO, there is no reason to believe that cold temperatures can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. And they also note that you can catch COVID-19 regardless of how much sunny and warm weather there is. A special thought here for influencers who sunbathe their anus for the supposed benefits of the sun in that area…

6 – Prendre un bain chaud vous protégera contre cette maladie

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There may be relaxing benefits to a hot bath but it won’t stop you catching coronavirus. « Taking a hot bath will not stop you getting COVID-19, » says WHO. « Your normal body temperature is around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. »

7 – Les moustiques peuvent transmettre le COVID-19 d’une personne à l’autre

Nothing indicates that the coronavirus can be spread by mosquitoes, according to WHO. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus that is mainly spread through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through saliva droplets or nasal discharges, experts note.

8 – L’ eau de Javel, la solution d’argent et l’ail peuvent vous protéger contre la contamination

There are a ton of scams that have popped up in the last few weeks leading to a wave of complaints. There have been false claims that drinking alcohol, gargling with bleach and garlic soup can help you avoid getting infected. To make it short, if something seems too good to be true, it certainly is. Washing your hands and limiting contact with others are still the best ways to avoid getting sick.

9 – La consommation d’alcool peut vous empêcher de contracter le virus

Sure would like to! Some people think that drinking alcohol will prevent them from contracting the coronavirus – so much, in fact, that the WHO had to address it and debunk the myth. There are other dangers, though. There are risk factors with isolation, lack of schedule, and if alcohol is just sitting there in the house with you. Depression, anxiety, and addiction are also at a higher risk when stressed.

10 – Mettre un séchoir dans le nez peut vous guérir du coronavirus

There are people who believe putting a hairdryer up your nose will cure you of COVID-19. In fact, Florida politician Bryant Culpepper went so far as to brag about his ambulance driver background while publicly promoting the « cure » he saw « one of the greatest doctors studying the coronavirus » reveal on cable TV. The idea is that hot air rises up your nostrils and kills the contagion. But, as you’ve probably already assumed, this « cure » is just a bunch of nonsense. Hairdryers are good for drying hair, not curing or preventing coronaviruses.

11 – Les sèche-mains tuent le COVID-19

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Just like hair dryers don’t kill COVID-19, hand dryers also don’t. WHO clearly states: « Hand dryers are not effective for killing the coronavirus. » However, washing hands regularly is a must.

12 – Boire beaucoup d’eau vous aidera à éviter la maladie

Drinking lots of water throughout the day is good for you, but will it help prevent coronavirus? No. A meme frequently shared on Facebook, Twitter and in text cites an anonymous Japanese doctor who claims that drinking water every 15 minutes washes away any virus in the esophagus so it can’t enter your lungs. It turns out this is not true at all. Sure, staying hydrated is good for you, but it won’t ward off contagion of COVID-19.

13 – Les huiles essentielles et les suppléments à base de plantes sont des moyens efficaces de lutter contre le coronavirus

No, essential oils also do not prevent coronaviruses. But that hasn’t stopped some companies from trying to sell their products as such. The FDA has called out Idaho-based Herbal Amy for selling « unapproved and misbranded products related to coronavirus disease. » Whether it’s traditional Chinese herbs or CBD/hemp-related supplements, there is currently no evidence that consuming herbs will do anything to fight or cure COVID-19.

14 – Les lampes de désinfection UV peuvent tuer le coronavirus

Once again, the WHO warns, this is another myth about coronavirus. UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin because UV rays can cause skin irritation.

15 – Les médicaments antipaludiques peuvent guérir le COVID-19

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« To date, no specific medication has been recommended to prevent or treat the novel coronavirus, » the WHO clearly states. Unfortunately, a man in his sixties in Arizona died after self-medicating with chloroquine phosphate in an apparent attempt to cure himself of the new coronavirus. He and his wife reportedly ingested the household chemical, which is commonly used to clean aquariums, at the end of March, while information indicates that hydroxychloroquine – which is approved by the FDA to treat malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis – may cure the coronavirus.

In response to the incident, Daniel Brooks, MD, medical director of Banner Poison and Drug Information Center, said in a statement: « We understand that people are trying to find new ways to prevent or treat this virus. But self-medication is not the way to do it. »

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Also, Fauci told Noah that « there is no direct proven, safe and effective treatment for coronavirus disease. » And although some clinical trials are underway, it will take months before anything is proven.