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  😷  Myth Busters 😷 # 1 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Advice for the public:

 https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

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Coronavirus: शिशु को कोरोना संक्रमण से बचाए रखता है मां का दूध- रिसर्च

Coronavirus: शिशु को कोरोना संक्रमण से बचाए रखता है मां का दूध- रिसर्च

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आईसीएमआर ने बदली जांच की रणनीति: मरीजों से मिले हैं और लक्षण नहीं दिख रहे तो भी 5 से 10 दिन में करानी होगी जांच

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इंफ्लूएंजा के लक्षण वाले प्रवासियों को अपनी वापसी के 7 दिन अंदर जांच करानी होगी

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May 19, 2020, 02:26 PM IST

इंडियन काउंसिल ऑफ मेडिकल रिसर्च (आईसीएमआर) ने कोविड-19 के जांच की रणनीति बदलने का फैसला किया है। अब ऐसे लोगों की भी जांच की जाएगी जो मरीज के सीधे संपर्क में आए हैं और…

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😷  Myth Busters  😷  # 2 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Advice for the public:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

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Covid-19:अब तक 1० लाख से ज्यादा हो चुके हैं कोरोना परीक्षण : आईसीएमआर इंडियन काउंसिल ऑफ मेडिकल रिसर्च ने रविवार को कहा कि उसने अब तक दस लाख से अधिक कोरोनवायरस आरटी-पीसीआर परीक्षण किए हैं। एक प्रेस बयान में इस शीर्ष चिकित्सा अनुसंधान निकाय ने कहा, “3 मई को सुबह 9... Source link

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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public: Myth busters

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public: Myth busters

Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China?

Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus. From previous analysis, we know coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.

Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?

At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such…

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For the person who wants to talk to their child about the pandemic: The WHO also made a book for kids that you can get for free from their website. Hope it’s helpful for them ❤️

Oh wow thank you!

I couldn’t find a direct link to that book, but this page seems to have some good advice for teens: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-for-adolescents-and-youth-related-to-covid-19

And this page has useful fact-checks that dispel the dangerous myths idiots are spreading online: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

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COVID-19 myths to beware:

(last updated April 24, 2020; links to sources)

There is not yet a vaccine or official treatment for COVID-19, though work is in progress around the world.

The FDA briefly approved the drug chloroquine to treat COVID-19, but there is no hard evidence that this drug will actually work for treating this virus. The drug is no longer being studied as a treatment [source 1], as several people taking it daily for COVID-19 experienced heart problems and some died [source 2]. This drug is an anti-malarial that is sometimes used to treat autoimmune conditions such as lupus. There is one study suggesting it could inhibit COVID-19, but this study was small and had serious methodology concerns. ***4/24/2020 update: the study has since been retracted, due to lack of proper vetting and serious methodology issues.*** It’s not a reliable (or even safe) treatment for COVID-19; it might also create a life-threatening shortage for people who need this drug for other conditions. Do not take chloroquine unless it is prescribed to you by a doctor, and definitely do not self-administer this drug.

Injecting disinfectants will not help you, and may cause serious harm. Do not consume or inject disinfectants of any kind.

No, summer weather or living in a warm climate does not mean you’re safe from COVID-19. Likewise, winter weather does not kill COVID-19. In either climate, the virus lives in the human body, which is fairly consistent in temperature -- so, what the weather is like doesn’t affect it much.

On that note, the approach of summer will not inherently kill off the virus. It can live in hot, humid weather. Also, just because it’s no longer cold and flu season in the US doesn’t mean it’s not cold and flu season elsewhere (like in the southern hemisphere).

Also, no, trying to raise your body temperature (by taking a hot bath or by some other means) will not stop you from getting sick. Again, your internal body temperature changes very little, so this won’t help you. But washing your hands or showering after going out can! So do those instead!

No, 5G does not spread COVID-19. Viruses cannot travel on radio waves, and we’ve seen the virus spread in areas without 5G mobile networks. COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets (from talking, coughing, sneezing) or touching surfaces that have been exposed to these droplets.

No, you can’t protect yourself with a detox treatment, detox supplement, or detox “tea” of any kind (and shame on the influencers pushing this).

No, you cannot “self-test” for COVID-19 by holding your breath. The claim that you can self-test by attempting to hold your breath for 10 seconds is a social media hoax which gained traction when it was shared by Fox News. It has been completely debunked. Also, plenty of people who have COVID-19 are asymptomatic and can breathe normally.

Be skeptical of home tests. Produced primarily by Everlywell, they are expensive, and the chance for a false negative is very high (they require swabbing VERY far up your own nose, which is difficult to do on yourself if you’re not a medical professional or someone with experience doing this). If you’re worried that you may be sick, call your doctor; there are also lots of drive-in testing locations around the country.

Hand sanitizers made with only essential oils do not work -- essential oils do not disinfect. Beware of DIY hand sanitizer, as it is easy to make an ineffective one. Soap and water are the most effective means of disinfecting your hands. DO NOT consume essential oils unless it is specifically a food-grade product; most are not and are harmful if consumed.

It’s unclear if ibuprofen can worsen cases of COVID-19 -- this information was circulated by the French Health Minister, but there is no scientific data to support their claim. Ibuprofen is probably still safe to take. If you have any doubts, you can take Tylenol instead.

COVID-19 has nothing to do with beer or eating meat.

Beware of conspiracy theories in general.

Beware of phishing scams pretending to be official press releases. Many appear from fake CDC emails.

Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites are struggling to stop misinformation campaigns. Don’t consider these sites a reliable source of information -- look for the primary source to confirm what you see online, and do what you can to report or remove false information.

Beware articles or sources that use the current situation to excuse discrimination or prejudice. It is wrong to blame Asians and Asian culture for COVID-19 -- that’s just racism. Similarly, stories blaming migrants are just as wrongly biased.

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How to determine if something is bullshit (a short guide): ask the following questions:

(1) Are there sources included with the statement? (2) Are the sources credible (namely, are they from a primary source, such as a research group, recognized health agency, or other medical institution)? (3) Can I find more than one account of the information? (4) Is the statement objective (meaning ‘based on fact’, rather than subjective or ‘based on emotion or feeling’, which creates a bias)?

If the answer to any of those 4 questions is “no”, there’s a chance the information could be bullshit, OR, at the very least, it may be incomplete.

In health news, be skeptical of things involving very small test groups (a test on 12 people does not speak for the general public!) or that never went to human testing (things work differently in petri dishes than in our bodies). Also be skeptical of things made by for-profit laboratories. Big pharma can make great things, but it can also be misleading or skewed. Read the literature from sources that are not invested in the product (again -- the CDC, WHO, and FDA are good places to start) to get a better sense of how reliable, safe, or effective a thing is.

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Check out the CDC’s list of COVID-19 myths here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

*** Note: I’m not a doctor or any other type of medical professional. I am a geologist who knows a lot about source evaluation and is worried about people being misinformed

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here’s some international and official info guides for protection against the coronavirus

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html

the summary of which, if you are a healthy individual, are:

wash hands regularly and use alcohol based hand sanitiser

do the common sense thing of covering your mouth to sneeze/cough and dispose of tissues responsibly

that is it. Identical prevention measures to the common cold which also doesn’t have a cure but is easier to survive currently.

If we are talking about people who might have symptoms that could maybe possibly be the virus:

If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected infection. 

Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.

Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.

As for misinformation

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

basic hand washing and avoiding putting your hands to your face is the only confirmed precaution so be wary of other remedy suggestions

objects and packages from china are safe to receive

for more information, questions, and resources, see the above linked sites

but really i just wanted to make a small post to sort of help a tiny corner of the internet have this virus de-mystified for them, there’s so much panic and racism being frothed up around this virus and it can be good to step back and stay safe without panicking. 

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice For The Public: Myth Busters

The WHO (World Health Organization) website published a really useful set of infographics on dispelling myths surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve also seen a lot of folks being victims of misinformation and science miseducation. From folks cooking down their plants to neutralizing the antiviral effects of another, some people don’t know and have few resources to know and act beyond what they have near them. For this I completely understand why folks use garlic but consuming garlic medicinally is like making an apple pie, if you don’t follow a step you won’t end up with any dessert.

For you to derive any antiviral effects from the garlic you need to make sure it’s organic, preferably local. Dose to the ratio of your body, so adults would consume 1-2 cloves a day until and even weeks after the symptoms subside. When preparing it; once crushed, minced or what have you, wait approximately 2-5 minutes before consuming it as this is the window of time where the main component of the garlic stays most active. Make sure not to mix with ingredients that neutralize garlic like citrus fruits, lime, oranges, etc. For best results just mix with a little water or half a tablespoon of honey. Be careful if you’re taking meds that alter your blood flow like blood thinners as garlic can have effects on this.  Make sure to take a scientific approach to your indigenous, homebased intuitions on botanical approaches to viruses and know that even though garlic has been studied to have an effect on bacteria, viruses (like Covid-19), fungi, et. this doesn’t mean garlic is a cure. Rather, if used correctly, it can be of antiviral help in a pandemic such as this one. But used incorrectly and can render something so valuable and effective to our health moot.

Follow the link for more infographics on Covid-19 related myths and their facts.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters - First Part WHO.INT

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myth busters

The infodemic curve is recommended We are all exposed to a huge amount of information about COVID-19 every day and not everything is reliable. Here are some tips to spot the difference and avoid the spread of misinformation. FACT: Studies show that hydroxychloroquine has no clinical benefit in the treatment of COVID-19 Possible treatments for COVID-19 have been investigated in the treatment of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, malaria, lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Current data show that this drug does not reduce mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and does not help those with moderate disease. * The use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine is generally safe for patients with malaria and autoimmune diseases, but unless indicated and without medical supervision, their use can cause serious side effects and should be avoided.

more update about covid-19

* More robust studies are needed to assess whether patients suffer from mild disease or prophylaxis of COVID-19 or pre-exposure. Is Dexamethasone Treatment For All COVID-19 Patients? Dexamethasone should be kept in patients who need it most. Not to be completed.

It has not improved in patients with mild symptoms. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid used for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Some COVID-19 patients with ventilators improve their health with a daily dose of 6 mg dexamethasone for 10 days. FACT: People should not wear body masks People should wear TRIPS because masks can decrease comfortable breathing.

Sweat can get a mask that gets wet faster, making breathing difficult, and it promotes the growth of microorganisms. It is an important precaution to keep a distance of at least three feet from others.

Fact: Water or swimming does not spread the COVID-19 virus The COVID-19 virus does not spread in water while swimming. However, the virus spreads among humans when a person is in close contact with an infected person.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Avoid the crowds and stay at least 1 meter away from others, even while swimming or swimming. Wear a mask when you are not in the water and you cannot stay away. Clean your hands often, cover your cough or sneeze with a napkin or bent elbow, and stay home if you feel sick. FACT: The odds of spreading COVID-19 shoes are very low COVID-19 is unlikely to spread in shoes and infect people. As a precaution, consider leaving slippers at the entrance of your home, especially in homes where babies and young children climb or play on the floor. This helps prevent dirt or grime from the sole of the shoe. FACT: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria The virus caused by COVID-19 belongs to a family of viruses called Coronaviridae. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.

Some people who develop COVID-19 may also have a bacterial infection as a complication. In this case, your doctor may recommend antibiotics.

There are currently no approved drugs for the treatment of COVID-19. If you have symptoms, call your doctor or COVID-19 for help. FACT: Proper use of medical masks * DO NOT cause CO2 poisoning or oxygen starvation Prolonged use of medical masks can be stressful. However this is not caused by CO2 poisoning or lack of oxygen. If you wear a medical mask, make sure it fits properly and is tight enough to allow for normal breathing. Do not reuse the disposable mask and always replace it with a damp cloth.

* Medical masks (also called surgical masks) are flat or folded; they hang from the head or have ear lobes.

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Tuttologi da social e virologi improvvisati.

Sul Coronavirus si legge e si sente di tutto. Per contrastare la disinformazione, l'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità – l'OMS – ospita sul suo sito una pagina myth busters che sfata i falsi miti che circolano su virus e COVID-19. Alcuni sono assurdi in modo così lampante che non dovrebbero superare il filtro del buon senso, ma evidentemente non basta.

Partiamo dal "meteo". In base alle conoscenze e alle evidenze di cui disponiamo finora, il clima non influisce sul contagio: il freddo non lo ferma e il virus si può trasmettere anche nelle zone umide e calde. Non è quindi realistico ipotizzare che l'arrivo della bella stagione possa di per sé frenarne la diffusione.

Fare un bagno o una doccia calda non serve contro il virus: la temperatura del corpo tanto resta sempre la stessa. Gli asciugamani elettrici non lo eliminano ed è sconsigliabile utilizzare le lampade germicide a raggi ultravioletti per sterilizzare le mani: sono sì efficaci per disinfettare oggetti e ambienti, ma possono irritare la pelle.

Idem per l'alcol e il cloro: vanno bene la pulizia delle superfici, ma bisogna evitare di spruzzarseli direttamente sulla pelle o sui vestiti.

Non esistono prove a supporto del mito che praticare lavaggi del naso con soluzioni saline protegga dal Coronavirus. Altrettanto, mangiare aglio a questo scopo non serve. Infine, nessuna paura delle zanzare: non possono trasmettere il virus.

L'OMS ribadisce l'unica, vera precauzione efficacie per evitare di farsi contagiare: lavarsi le mani spesso e accuratamente o disinfettarle con un gel igienizzante. E aggiungiamo, mantenere la distanza minima di un metro dalle altre persone ed evitare assembramenti e luoghi affollati.