Myths About COVID-19

After almost one year of lockdown and all the government and public’s possible efforts, the risk of COVID-19 spread hasn’t decreased yet. The government and healthcare providers are appealing to everyone to stay indoors as much as possible, wash hands with soap and water/ use sanitizers, wear face masks in public, and maintain social distance to reduce virus spread.

Amidst all these, scientists and pharmaceutical companies are working round the clock to make the COVID-19 vaccines. Fortunately, the FDA has approved a few COVID-19 vaccines. But the sad news is that people rely on fake news and messages over social media regarding the coronavirus causes or modes of treatment.

 Let’s take a look at some of the myths that are being circulated over the internet:

1. COVID-19 was created in a lab.

Fact: This is not true, but scientists are trying their best to find the possible reason behind the origin of COVID-19. As per the early studies, it is believed that the virus may have started in bats and evolved to infect humans.

2. The COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe 

Fact: To tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, drug companies worldwide have spent lots of time and effort to make vaccines quickly. It doesn’t mean that these vaccines are unsafe. All of the COVID-19 vaccines are FDA approved and are made by following strict medical guidelines.

3. These vaccines have side-effects 

Fact: Some people can experience mild side- effects after getting shot; however, it doesn’t mean you can get a disease with the COVID-19 vaccine shot.

4. You shouldn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant

Fact: This myth is all over the internet. It claims that COVID-19 vaccines produce antibodies that will bind to proteins in the placenta and stop pregnancy. The placenta is the organ that delivers oxygen and food to an unborn baby. But the truth is there is no evidence that links COVID-19 to infertility.

5. Drinking warm water flushes out the COVID-19 virus from the throat and body. 

Fact: There is no evidence that warm water can protect you from COVID-19. The only reason doctors recommend people to drink water during the pandemic is it soothes your throat and eases a cough if you’re already sick.

6. Vitamin and mineral supplements can cure COVID-19.

Fact: There is no doubt that Vitamins C & D and the mineral zinc boost your immune system and protect against viruses. However, no evidence shows taking enough vitamins and minerals can help cure COVID-19 infection.

7. You’ve had COVID-19, so you’re immune.

Fact: According to the studies, people can get infected with the COVID-19 more than once. The studies are still on-going to find out how likely you can get infected again, how often it happens, and who has a higher risk of getting the infection again. So make sure to follow all the guidelines, such as wear a mask in public, stay away from crowds, and wash your hands even if you’ve had COVID-19. It will help reduce the risk of getting infected again.

8. A negative COVID-19 test means You’re not infected.

Fact: If you test negative, it probably means you likely didn’t have COVID-19 when healthcare providers collected your sample. It’s still possible to test positive later and get sick. Researchers have also found that some tests show a false negative result. Even if you test negative, you should still take preventative measures to protect yourself from the virus.

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