28 Facts About COVID-19 From World Health Organization (WHO)


1.      FACT: Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot cure COVID-19.

2.      FACT: Studies show hydroxychloroquine does not have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19.

3.      FACT: People should NOT wear masks while exercising.

4.      FACT: Water or swimming does not transmit the COVID-19 virus.

5.      FACT: The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low.

6.      FACT: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria.

7.      FACT: The prolonged use of medical masks when properly worn, DOES NOT cause CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency.

8.      FACT: Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it.

9.      FACT: Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.

10.  FACT: Thermal scanners CANNOT detect COVID-19.

11.  FACT: Adding pepper to your soup or other meals DOES NOT prevent or cure COVID-19.

12.  FACT: COVID-19 is NOT transmitted through houseflies.

13.  FACT: Spraying and introducing bleach or another disinfectant into your body WILL NOT protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.

14.  FACT: Drinking methanol, ethanol or bleach DOES NOT prevent or cure COVID-19 and can be extremely dangerous.

15.  FACT: 5G mobile networks DO NOT spread COVID-19.

16.  FACT: Exposing yourself to the sun or temperatures higher than 25°C DOES NOT protect you from COVID-19.

17.  FACT: Catching COVID-19 DOES NOT mean you will have it for life.

18.  FACT: Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from COVID-19.

19.  FACT: The COVID-19 virus can spread in hot and humid climates.

20.  FACT: Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the COVID-19 virus.

21.  FACT: Taking a hot bath does not prevent COVID-19.

22.  FACT: Hand dryers are NOT effective in killing the COVID-19 virus.

23.  FACT: Ultra-violet (UV) lamps should NOT be used to disinfect hands or other areas of your skin.

24.  FACT: Vaccines against pneumonia DO NOT protect against the COVID-19 virus.

25.  FACT: Rinsing your nose with saline does NOT prevent COVID-19.

26.  FACT: Eating garlic does NOT prevent COVID-19.

27.  FACT: People of all ages can be infected by the COVID-19 virus.

28.  FACT: Antibiotics CANNOT prevent or treat COVID-19.

Source: WHO