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3 bogus coronavirus health claims exposed

19/05/2020

3 bogus coronavirus health claims exposed

As we continue to tackle the virus outbreak and take steps to reduce its momentum, widespread sharing of health advice has become commonplace. But if there is one thing the current coronavirus pandemic has highlighted, it is that there is so much misinformation out there.


Let’s look at a few examples and see why they aren’t just false, but also potentially dangerous:


Bogus health claim 1: Drinking alcohol kills coronavirus


While alcohol-based hand gels and sprays can remove the new coronavirus from hands, drinking alcohol (any kind) will have no positive impact, and could actually cause serious damage to your health. Whenever you hear any advice about alcohol and coronavirus, it is referring to the kind that helps clean your hands.


Bogus health claim 2: There are licensed drugs for treating COVID-19


Just because President Trump has spoken on several occasions about hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19, it doesn’t make it a licensed or even recommended treatment.  In fact, there is still no proof that hydroxychloroquine helps prevent or cure COVID-19, and misusing it could cause serious side effects.


Bogus health claim 3: You can check if you have COVID-19 by holding your breath


The only way to determine if you have COVID-19 is to undergo a laboratory test. Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort will not prove anything.


You can read about more coronavirus myths on the World Health Organization website.

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