15 myths about #Covid-19

With all the terrifying news, it's hard to sit still and carry on with your normal life.
Having succumbed to panic, we rush to the Internet and read a lot of advice on how not to get infected with a terrible virus, but is it all true what the Internet advises? The article shows the most common mistakes that people make when trying to protect themselves from Covid-19.

Wash your hands, but do not touch your face

This advice is extremely erroneous, since there are no less germs accumulating on the face.

Therefore, you should not only wash your hands, but also your face. Of course, you do not have to wash your face with soap, but you can just wash your face under warm water and that will be enough. Wearing a mask all the time

A mask is a controversial thing.

Psychologists note that the constant presence of a mask affects our mind and it seems to us that we are protected, but is it so? Unfortunately, but no. The mask is able to protect in the first hours of use, but no more. If you wear it without removing it, the risk of infection increases several times, since in this case the mask is an amazing breeding ground for germs. One mask is enough for the whole day.

Another very common misconception, which indirectly, but intersects with the last paragraph.

If we take into account the usual disposable mask, then it is able to protect against viruses only in the first hours. Then it should be thrown away, since it is no longer useful. Avoid fresh air

Here you need to be aware of the boundaries.

You can’t completely isolate yourself from fresh air, but no one forbids you to stand on the balcony with an open window for at least 10-15 minutes. It is recommended to air the apartment several times a day. Vitamins are the best medicine

On the Internet, you can also find a similar statement that the best prevention of this virus is vitamins.

Of course, proper nutrition, vitamins are very important points in human health, but, unfortunately, they cannot protect against the virus. And taking all the vitamins at once can even cause an allergic reaction and other unpleasant consequences. Take your usual medicines

People who already carry the virus are strictly prohibited from self-medicating.

Habitual cough medicines or antibiotics can only worsen the patient's condition. Advice from popular people

even if this person has a million audience, and he advises eating a clove of garlic and eating all three vitamins, of course, this should not be believed.

Any advice from such people can be attributed here. There are doctors who can give practical advice on a particular issue. Immediately run to the doctor.

Undoubtedly, this is very good advice, especially if the temperature rises, a dry cough begins, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult.
But it will be more practical to call the doctor home! The clinic is a place with a huge accumulation of various diseases. It is better to protect yourself and others once again. Moreover, doctors strongly recommend postponing visits that can wait.

Antiseptic - a second hand soap

No antiseptic can completely replace washing hands with soap.
Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective method of dealing with various viruses. An antiseptic is best used as a secondary remedy.

You can pay attention to antibacterial wipes, which can also be useful as a secondary hand sanitizer. Visiting the Elderly

Of course, we are not talking about the elderly, who can not cope without outside help.

But if you do not have such a situation, visits to the elderly should be avoided, as older people are at high risk of infection. It would be great if visits can be replaced with video communication! General cleaning every day

If there are no sick people in the apartment, then such cleaning is not necessary.

It will be enough to ventilate the apartment several times and pass with a damp cloth, but it is recommended to add a little chlorine. Fasting or Dieting Safe

There is a saying that vegetarians are less prone to infection, even if the virus has entered, the body copes much faster.

Doctors fundamentally disagree with this statement, since a lack of animal protein and iron can only aggravate a person’s condition and undermine the immune system. Boiling water is a friend

In fact, it has been proven that the virus loves coolness more than heat.

Therefore, some genius came up with a technique - after visiting the street, you should drink a glass of boiling water. The genius was sure that such a method would definitely kill the virus, but no, alas, it does not work. On the contrary, this method can cause huge problems to the body, for example, serious burns. Hygiene in the usual mode

There was already a point that after visiting the street, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and try to wash your face with high quality.

I would like to add what is necessary and wash your hair after you come home. Hair is able to store the virus on its surface for a long time, therefore, you should wash your hair immediately after the street. Phone - not dangerous

And now we will not talk about radiation. We are talking about the fact that a smartphone on its surface is capable of containing a virus for several hours, so where is the probability that, by bringing the phone to your ear, you will not bring the virus to your face? It is better to be safe and take a couple of seconds to wipe the phone with an antibacterial wipe or alcohol tincture.

Be healthy! 

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