AIEP BULLETIN - COVID-19 FACTS AND MYTHS - PART 2

As information continues to circulate about COVID-19, it’s important to know what’s true and what’s not. Health officials are learning more each day to provide accurate information. Bulletin Part 2 continues to explore more of the myths and facts.

MYTHS ABOUT COVID-19

No matter what channel we turn our TV on, what newspaper we read, we hear different information about COVID-19. It's hard for us to believe the media because it's always something different. There's many myths about the virus that's affecting our daily lives, how we think, and making us nervous about our lifestyle. Below are some more common myths that you may have heard about coronavirus.

1. An ultraviolet disinfection lamp can kill the new coronavirus.

2. Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus.

3. There are specific medicines that prevent and treat the new coronavirus.

FACTS ABOUT COVID-19

The best way to stay informed with the right and correct information regarding COVID-19 is by checking on the CDC or the World Health Organization sites. Below are some more facts about COVID- 19 that will change your way of thinking and help ignore the rumors you may have heard.

1. Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.

2. COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.

3. The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.

We hope we have provided some information to debunk the myths and stating the facts of coronavirus!

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