Yahoo News No, Taking Cocaine Won't 'Cure' Coronavirus. Here's Why
Earlier this week, we told you everything England's chief medical officer knows about coronavirus. One rumour we forgot to address, however, was that, despite rumours circulating on the internet, you can't cure coronavirus (COVID-19) by taking cocaine.
Following fake news being shared on social media, the French government stepped forward to clarify that "cocaine does NOT protect against COVID-19. It is an addictive drug that causes serious side effects and is harmful to people's health."
The French government was forced into making the statement after Twitter accounts with reasonably large followings began posting mocked up screenshots of news reports that claimed cocaine does in fact "kill coronavirus".
Now that we have dispelled that myth, here are five other coronavirus myths from the World Health Organization that you shouldn't believe. Ever.
5 Other Coronavirus Myths
Pets Can Spread Coronavirus
Currently, there is no evidence that your pets can be infected with coronavirus, but, still, it's a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with animals.
Eating Garlic Can Help Stop Coronavirus
Garlic does have antimicrobial properties, but there is no evidence that eating garlic will protect you from coronavirus. Sorry.
Spraying Alcohol and Chlorine All over Your Body Will Kill the Coronavirus
We're only going to tell you this once, spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Stick to using alcohol and chlorine to disinfect surfaces, not your body.
You Don't Need to Wash Your Hands, Just Blow Them Under a Hand Dryer
We can't even believe we have to dispel this, but hand-dryers alone won't protect you from coronavirus. Wash your hands. Regularly. With soap and water.
Goods Made in China Can Carry Coronavirus
Coronavirus can stay on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days (depending on the type of surface), but it's still very unlikely that the virus will persist on a surface after being moved, travelled and exposed to different conditions and temperatures. If you think a surface may be contaminated, use a disinfectant to clean it. And if you happen to touch touching it, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
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