Since the first case of Coronavirus was identified, people have been spreading dangerous myths and misinformation everywhere. Here are a few more myths that the World Health Organization has busted and provided an explanation. ‘The virus doesn’t survive in hot and humid weather ‘ FACT: The virus can be transmitted in any weather from human to human. ‘You can catch the virus through mosquito bites’ FACT: There is no evidence to suggest it can be transmitted through mosquito bites. It spreads only in respiratory droplets. ‘A pneumonia vaccine provides protection’ FACT: Coronavirus needs its own vaccine, and scientists are working to find one. ‘Antibiotics are an effective treatment’ FACT: Antibiotics only work on bacteria not viruses ‘Only old people are at risk’ FACT: Anyone can catch it. People with conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease seem more vulnerable to getting severely ill. Myth 1:
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