Myths
Hand dryers kill the new coronavirus.
No. Hand dryers are not effective at killing coronavirus.
Thermal scanners at airports can't detect fevers properly.
Thermal scanners are effective at detecting people who have developed a fever because of infection with the new coronavirus.
Pets spread coronavirus.
There is no evidence that cats and dogs can be infected with the new coronavirus.
I can get a coronavirus vaccine.
There is no medicine or vaccine recommended that can treat coronavirus.
Antibiotics can treat coronavirus.
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.
Only old people can get coronavirus.
People of all ages can contract the new coronavirus. Older people, and people with pre-existing conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill from the virus.
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