Roll up everyones myths about how to prevent Corona virus

Myths about corona virus prevention have been circulating online in the past few days. Many people think that corona virus transmitted to pets, from mother to child, taking vitamin C, antibiotics, eating garlic to prevent nCoV, is lack of scientific basis.

Myths need to be properly understood to prevent Corona virus disease

1. "Keep sealed" in the house, air-conditioned room prevents disease

There is a perception that it is safest to keep the door closed, in an air-conditioned room, to stay out on the street and "keep it closed" indoors is safest to avoid new Corona virus infection.

According to Dr. Truong Huu Khanh, Head of Social Work Department, Children's Hospital 1 (Ho Chi Minh City), an expert on infectious diseases, nCoV will weaken at warm temperatures, especially above 25 degrees C, high humidity. In addition, sunlight is also a good source of energy to kill viruses in the wild.

This is a good thing for areas with hot, humid and sunny climates like in Vietnam in limiting the duration of the virus in the external environment. However, this does not mean that hot climates are not at risk.

Residents can take advantage of the temperature factor to reduce the power of the virus, avoid staying in closed rooms with too cold temperatures and have to keep their homes well ventilated.

In order to avoid spreading the epidemic, people are advised not to gather or go to crowded places, but this does not mean "keeping it closed" indoors with air conditioning.

 

Need to open the door for ventilation, welcome sunlight into the house

"Need to open the door for ventilation, get in the sun, limit staying in an air-conditioned room below 25 degrees C", Dr. Truong Huu Khanh emphasized.

2. Can pets spread nCoV?

Many people wonder, can pets in the house transmit a new strain of the Corona nCoV virus?

According to information from WHO, so far there is no evidence that domestic pets (such as dogs, cats ...) are contaminated with CoV. However, experts still recommend that people wash their hands with soap and water after coming into contact with pets. That is how to protect against E.Coli, Samonella bacteria that are usually spread from pets to humans.

3. Wear a mask for better prevention

According to doctors, this is just a "legend", do not know who came up and completely wrong! One thing is for sure, need to wear a mask properly to help prevent disease effectively.

Master - Doctor Tran Thu Nguyet, Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, noted: Using medical masks correctly will prevent large drops of virus containing saliva from falling from patients through sneezing or coughing.

Use a medical mask correctly: Only use one time and then put in the garbage with a lid. When wearing a mask, to leave the blue face out because the blue side is water-resistant, large droplets of saliva will not penetrate inside. The white side is hygroscopic, so it should be turned inwards to let the breath escape. Therefore, it is essential not to wear a reverse mask.

 

Myths about corona virus prevention: Wear a mask to prevent better disease

4. Just wearing a mask can prevent illness

Many people believe that wearing a mask is the only way to prevent illness. However, according to Associate Professor - Doctor - Doctor Nguyen Anh Tuan, Head of General Internal Medicine Department 2, Children's Hospital 1 (HCMC): Just wearing a mask is not enough, people have to do all the is recommended for effective disease prevention. In particular, pay attention to frequent hand washing with soap, this is the most important measure to prevent infectious diseases (even more important than wearing a mask).

Dr. Truong Huu Khanh added: The nCoV virus spreads from a patient or a carrier through droplets emitted by coughing or sneezing.

Viruses must be in secretions to survive, not be able to float alone. Viruses in the droplets fly into the environment and cling to objects if the cough or sneeze does not cover their mouth. Another person used the handle to handle these objects (stair handrails, doorknobs ...) contaminated with viral secretions. From hand will spread the virus everywhere. Therefore, proper hand washing with soap is the top preventive measure.

 

Wash hands properly, wear suitable masks to prevent corona virus, as recommended by the Ministry of Health

WHO recommends that drinking enough water is good for overall health but does not prevent nCoV

WHO recommends that drinking enough water is good for overall health but does not prevent nCoV. Drinking alcohol, beer or alcoholic beverages also does not prevent nCoV. Each person should minimize drinking alcohol to protect health. People who do not know how to drink should not practice drinking to prevent them.

Regularly rinsing the nose with saline can help people with the common cold recover faster, but has not been shown to help prevent respiratory infections. Some brands of mouthwash can get rid of the bacteria in your saliva in a few minutes, but that doesn't mean the mouthwash can protect you from getting nCoV.

In particular, the use of vitamin C, traditional herbal tea or self-medication as an antibiotic to prevent and control nCoV is ineffective. According to nutrition experts, supplementing vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, D, E, iron, zinc, and selenium only help strengthen the body's immune system. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections and should not be used as a preventive measure or to treat nCoV.

According to the Ministry of Health, currently there is no vaccine or specific treatment for corona virus. Patients infected with CoV are treated according to the regimen, which means symptomatic treatment and physical enhancement. Director of Medical Administration, Ministry of Health, Luong Ngoc Khue said that Vietnam completely cure acute respiratory infections caused by corona virus.

All ages can be infected with nCoV, but the elderly, when the underlying medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are more likely to be worse when infected with this virus .  WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from viruses such as frequent hand washing and good respiratory hygiene.

 

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