Coronaviruses: Must read myth-buster or question and answers 2020 Coronavirus disease or COVID-19 is caused by a newly formed virus called coronavirus which is spread from Wuhan, China. to all over the world. And 308615 confirmed cases all over the world. And Counting on Day by day. And at the same time, so many myths are spreading all over the world. So don't...

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Is there anything I should not do? The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-2020 and can be harmful: Smoking Wearing multiple masks Taking antibiotics (See question 10 "Are there any medicines of therapies that can prevent or cure COVID-19?") (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early to reduce the risk of developing...

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Is it safe to recieve a package from any area where COVID-19 has been reported? Yes. The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

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How long does the virus survive on the surface? It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest that coronaviruses (including preliminary information on the COVID-19 virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type...

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Can I Catch COVID-19 from my pet? While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19. COVID-19 is mainly spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly.  WHO continues to monitor...

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Can humans become infected with the COVID-19 from an animal source? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in animals. Occasionally, people get infected with these viruses which may then spread to other people. For example, SARS-CoV was associated with civet cats and MERS-CoV is transmitted by dromedary camels. Possible animal sources of COVID-19 have not yet been confirmed.  ...

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How long is the incubation period for COVID-19? The “incubation period” means the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms of the disease. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1-14 days, most commonly around five days. These estimates will be updated as more data become available. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

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