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-581025-4381503248025-60960000Knowing the Truth: Avoiding Fallacies About COVID-19As news is released about this pandemic, we must ensure that the information we are receiving is valid. Know your sources and know if what they are reporting is to be believed. Many of the myths and rumors around the COVID-19 virus and its possible cures have the potential to harm rather than help the situation. Check sources from the World Health Organization, John's Hopkins, and the CDC. More information may also be found on the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center webpage.The following are solutions to some common misconceptions about the COVID-19 pandemic: 49790354654550Being able to hold your breath for more than 10 seconds without coughing or discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from COVID-19 or any other lung disease.The most common symptoms are dry cough, tiredness, and fever. Some may experience more severe forms of the disease, such as pneumonia.The most reliable was to confirm you have COVID-19 is through a laboratory test. You cannot confirm this with a breathing exercise.Are there specific medicines that prevent or treat the coronavirus? As of September 2nd, 2020, there are no specific medications to prevent or treat COVID-19.Those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms.468884035369500The World Health Organization is helping to accelerate research and development efforts.Drinking alcohol DOES NOT protect you against COVID-19. Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems.Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 77F DOES NOT prevent COVID-19.You can catch COVID-19 no matter how hot the temperature is.To protect yourself, wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.Are hand dryers effective in killing the coronavirus?No. After washing your hands, dry them thoroughly with a hand dryer or paper towel. Do not rely on the hand dryer alone.4309346152829Can UV disinfection lamps kill COVID-19?Do not use UV lamps to sterilize hands or areas of the skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation. COVID-19 can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.Cold weather and snow does not kill COVID-19.Regardless of climate, protective measures should always be taken to prevent the spread of the disease.Taking a hot bath does not prevent COVID-19.Hot water is harmful to the skin and should not be used for disinfecting methods.Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the coronavirus?No. These substances can be harmful to clothes as well as mucous membranes, such as the eyes, nose or mouth.These should only be used on surfaces, not skin. Hand sanitizer that uses alcohol is rated for skin use and does not apply.475916319205000Can rinsing your nose will saline help prevent infection of Covid-19? No, there is no evidence to support this theory.Do vaccines against pneumonia protect against the coronavirus?No, COVID-19 is so different that its own vaccine must be developed.Vaccinations against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended for your overall health.Can eating garlic prevent COVID-19?While garlic may be healthy and have some antimicrobial properties, there is no evidence to support that it protects from COVID-19.Does COVID-19 only affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?People of all ages are affected by COVID-19.Older people and those with preexisting medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and health disease, are more vulnerable to becoming severely ill. Everyone must take preventative steps to protect themselves. Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.However, if you are hospitalized for COVID-19, you may receive antibiotics as bacterial co-infection is possible.“Our work is never so urgent, nor our schedule so important, that work cannot be performed safely.” ................
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