2019-nCoV Or COVID-19 Myth Busters

You have to read or know about these myths 
surrounding the 2019-nCoV or COVID-19. 
People are posting about protecting yourself against the virus 
​and recommending practices that are not proven to be effective.
Just rely on posts from the World Health Organization. 
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Below are the common myths about the 2019-nCoV or COVID-19: 
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​Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?

Hand dyers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV.

​Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?

​How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus?

​Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?

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

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

​Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?

​Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

​Can gargling mouthwash protect you from infection with the new coronavirus?

​Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

​Does putting on sesame oil block the new coronavirus from entering the body?

​Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?

​Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

​Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?

SOURCE: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION