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Alcohol and garlic: World Health Organization refutes myths about new coronavirus

The World Health Organization has posted a memo on its website that debunks the most common myths about coronavirus. Edition "Voice of America» outlined the main theses.

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Are hand dryers effective for killing coronavirus?

Not. Hand dryers are not effective at killing the 2019-nCoV virus strain. To protect yourself from being infected with a new coronavirus, you must regularly treat your hands with an alcohol-containing antiseptic or wash your hands with soap. Washed hands should be thoroughly dried with a paper towel or dryer.

Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp destroy a new coronavirus?

UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin, as ultraviolet radiation can cause skin irritation.

Can treating the whole body with alcohol or chlorine-based products to destroy this coronavirus?

Not. Viruses that have already entered your body will not die from spraying alcohol or chlorine throughout your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothing and mucous membranes (eyes, mouth). Alcohol and chlorine-based products may be useful for disinfecting surfaces, but they must be used in accordance with the recommendations.

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Is it safe to receive letters or parcels from China?

Yes, it's safe. People receiving packages from China do not run the risk of contracting a new coronavirus. From previous analysis it is known that coronaviruses are not able to maintain their viability on objects such as letters or parcels.

Can pets distribute 2019-nCoV?

There is currently no evidence that pets, particularly dogs or cats, may become infected with the new coronavirus. However, you should always wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets. This will protect you from various common bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, that can migrate between pets and humans.

Can a pneumonia vaccine protect against coronavirus?

Not. Vaccines for pneumonia, such as the pneumococcal infection vaccine and the type B hemophilic vaccine (Hib), cannot protect against the new coronavirus.

The virus is so new and so different from others that it requires a special vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a 2019-nCoV vaccine, and WHO is supporting their efforts.

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Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, respiratory vaccination is recommended to protect your health.

Can regular rinsing of the nose with saline help prevent infection with a new coronavirus?

No, because there is no evidence that regular flushing of the nose with saline protects people from being infected with a new coronavirus.

According to some reports, regular rinsing of the nose with saline can help people recover from colds more quickly. However, there is no evidence of the effectiveness of regular nose washing as a means of preventing respiratory infections.

Can eating garlic prevent coronavirus infection?

Garlic is a healthy product with some antimicrobial properties. However, during the current outbreak, there is no evidence that eating garlic protects people from coronavirus.

Can sesame oil block the entry of a new coronavirus into the body?

Not. Sesame oil does not kill the new coronavirus. Some chemical disinfectants can destroy 2019-nCoV on surfaces. These include bleach / chlorine based products, ether solvents, 75% alcohol, acetic acid and chloroform. However, they have little or no effect on the virus if applied to the skin or under the nose. Applying these chemicals to the skin can be dangerous.

Only older people can get coronavirus, or are young people at risk too?

People of any age can become infected with the new 2019-nCoV strain. Elderly people and people with pre-existing diseases (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) are at an increased risk of developing severe forms of coronavirus infection.

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WHO advises people of all ages to take precautions: observe proper hand and breathing hygiene.

How effective are thermal scanners to detect people infected with the new coronavirus?

Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people with a fever (when the degree exceeds normal body temperature) due to infection with the coronavirus. However, they are not able to identify people infected with the virus, but not sick.

Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating new coronavirus?

No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only against bacteria.

Since 2019-nCoV is a virus, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if a person has been hospitalized since 2019-nCoV, antibiotics may be prescribed to treat possible concomitant bacterial infections.

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

To date, there are no specific drugs recommended for the prevention or treatment of a new coronavirus (strain 2019-nCoV).

However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate support to relieve and treat the symptoms, and seriously ill patients should receive appropriate additional support. Research is currently underway on specific treatments, but they must undergo clinical trials first.

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