Coronavirus Myths

Can coronavirus stay viable on food and infect you? Understanding the novel virus is important to answers these questions

Experts say there’s no evidence that COVID-19 sickens people through their digestive systems.

Coronavirus myth busted: Drinking tea will not prevent COVID-19

Preventing or curing COVID-19 is not something tea can do. In theory, it may ease some of the symptoms, but it can’t fight off the infection or disease.

Coronavirus Outbreak: From hot baths to pneumonia vaccines; WHO busts common COVID-19 myths

The World Health Organization (WHO) steps in to bust some coronavirus-related myths.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Busting 12 common misconceptions you may have about COVID-19

A good way to deal with fake news is to arm yourself with the facts and educate others.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Twitter rejigs verification process to boost more accounts belonging to health experts to curb misinformation

In an attempt to combat misinformation on coronavirus, Twitter is aiming to make it easier for health experts to get verified on the social media site

Coronavirus cases spike in Asian countries, crush theory that warmer weather could stem the spread

Some symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to winter influenza which spreads in colder temperatures.

Coronavirus myth busted: Not being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds is not a confirmation of COVID-19

You may have COVID-19 if you have all the other symptoms of the infection even if you can hold your breath for more than 10 seconds.

Coronavirus myth busted: Drinking vodka, or any other alcohol, does not prevent coronavirus

Evidence suggests that alcohol actually weakens the ability of your immune system to fight against viral infections and makes you prone to pneumonia.

Coronavirus myth busted: Vitamin C supplements will not prevent COVID-19

Here’s the most important thing you need to realise right now: boosting your immunity will not prevent you from contracting COVID-19.

Cases in India rise to 73: 2 more test positive in Mumbai, India closes borders to limit infection, and COVID-19 declared a pandemic by WHO

None of the previous Coronaviruses was declared to be a pandemic. The H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak of 2009 was the last disease to be classified as a pandemic.