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True or false ? 25 Questions Everyone Has About CORONAVIRUS.

True or false ? 25 Questions Everyone Has About CORONAVIRUS.

It's not just coronavirus that's spreading fast !

Misconceptions and fake news are also spreading at breakneck speed.

The problem is that this false information can be dangerous for you and your family...

But difficult to see clearly! So how do you know what is true or false?

Here are 25 questions (and their answers) that everyone is asking about the coronavirus . Watch:

True or false ? 25 Questions Everyone Has About CORONAVIRUS.

Contents
  • 1. Does alcohol protect against coronavirus? FALSE
  • 2. Exposing yourself to the sun protects against the coronavirus? FALSE
  • 3. Succeeding in holding your breath for 10 seconds without coughing means that you are not contaminated? FALSE
  • 4. Can we cure COVID-19? TRUE
  • 5. Can the coronavirus be transmitted in hot and humid countries? TRUE
  • 6. Taking a hot bath protects against coronavirus? FALSE
  • 7. Does the pneumonia vaccine protect against the coronavirus? FALSE
  • 8. UV disinfection lamp kills coronavirus? FALSE
  • 9. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over the body kills the coronavirus? FALSE
  • 10. Is it dangerous to receive a package or letter from China? FALSE
  • 11. Rinsing your nose with a saline solution prevents you from being contaminated by the coronavirus? FALSE
  • 12. Eating garlic helps prevent coronavirus infection? FALSE
  • 13. Sesame oil protects against coronavirus? FALSE
  • 14. Do antibiotics help fight the coronavirus? FALSE
  • 15. Can I reuse an N95 mask that has already been worn? FALSE
  • 16. Can I go to the laundromat in my neighborhood during confinement? TRUE
  • 17. Can I barbecue in my garden? TRUE
  • 18. Can I show my exit certificate through the window of my car? TRUE
  • 19. Can I tick several reasons on my travel certificate? TRUE
  • 20. Can I go to a notary? FALSE
  • 21. Can I leave my home if I feel threatened? TRUE
  • 22. Can my employer end my trial period during confinement? TRUE and FALSE
  • 23. Can mosquitoes transmit COVID-19? FALSE
  • 24. Is the coronavirus sexually transmitted? FALSE
  • 25. Is there a drug to treat coronavirus infection? FALSE
  • Additional tips

1. Does alcohol protect against coronavirus? FALSE

Drinking alcohol is not a cure for coronavirus.

And drinking alcohol does not protect against COVID-19.

On the contrary!

Excessive alcohol consumption or frequent consumption weakens your health and your immune system...

So as usual, drink in moderation.

2. Exposing yourself to the sun protects against the coronavirus? FALSE

Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures above 25°C does not prevent you from being contaminated.

The risk of contamination does exist in any climate, including hot and sunny climates.

The proof is that even in countries with hot climates, people have been infected with COVID-19.

The only way to protect yourself is to respect barrier gestures:respect the distance of at least one meter between each person, wash your hands regularly, do not touch your eyes, mouth or nose.

3. Succeeding in holding your breath for 10 seconds without coughing means that you are not contaminated? FALSE

Can you hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling embarrassed?

Unfortunately, this does not mean that you are not infected with the coronavirus.

Or any other lung disease for that matter!

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are:a dry cough, severe fatigue and fever. But in some people, more serious forms of the disease can appear, such as pneumonia.

The only way to know if you have been infected is to take a lab test.

If you think you are sick or have any of these symptoms, stay home and contact your doctor.

If symptoms worsen, contact 15 or 114 if you have difficulty speaking or hearing.

Holding your breath is in no way a way of knowing whether you are sick or not. It is not advisable to do so.

4. Can we cure COVID-19? TRUE

That's really good news!

The vast majority of people sick with coronavirus recover. They also eliminate the virus from their body.

This means that they will not keep it all their life.

If you catch this disease, the symptoms must be treated. As soon as the first symptoms appear (cough, fever, breathing difficulties), contact your doctor as soon as possible by telephone.

Remember that the majority of patients recover with supportive treatment.

5. Can the coronavirus be transmitted in hot and humid countries? TRUE

From what we know about the coronavirus, it can be transmitted in all parts of the world, even hot and humid regions.

Like temperate countries, hot and humid countries are therefore not spared from the virus.

6. Taking a hot bath protects against coronavirus? FALSE

Taking a bath, even a hot one, does not prevent being contaminated with COVID-19.

When taking a bath or a shower, the body temperature remains between 36.5°C and 37°C.

And this regardless of the temperature of the water in your bath or shower!

And be careful not to burn yourself by taking a bath that is too hot.

7. Does the pneumonia vaccine protect against the coronavirus? FALSE

Vaccines against pneumonia such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine do not protect against coronavirus.

To protect against COVID-19, we must find a new vaccine.

Scientists are still working on developing such a vaccine. But for now, it does not exist.

8. UV disinfection lamp kills coronavirus? FALSE

Do not use ultraviolet (UV) lamps to sterilize your hands or any other part of the body.

It is ineffective and even dangerous!

In fact, UV lamps can cause skin irritation.

9. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over the body kills the coronavirus? FALSE

If the virus has already entered your body, spraying alcohol or chlorine on your skin is of no use.

It's like bleach:there's no point getting it on your skin, if the virus is already in your body.

In addition, these substances are harmful to the skin and mucous membranes.

To discover: Bleach Or White Vinegar:Which Product To Use For Cleaning?

10. Is it dangerous to receive a package or letter from China? FALSE

Receiving a letter or package from a country where the coronavirus is rife is safe.

According to analyzes done before, coronaviruses do not survive long on objects such as letters and parcels.

11. Rinsing your nose with a saline solution prevents you from being contaminated by the coronavirus? FALSE

To date, there is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline solution protects against coronavirus infection.

But if you have a simple cold, then yes, it will help you heal faster.

12. Eating garlic helps prevent coronavirus infection? FALSE

Garlic is a healthy food that has antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence that eating garlic protects against the coronavirus.

13. Sesame oil protects against coronavirus? FALSE

Putting sesame oil on the body does not protect against COVID-19. Sesame oil does not kill coronavirus. And it doesn't prevent it from entering your body.

14. Do antibiotics help fight the coronavirus? FALSE

Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only against bacteria.

As the coronavirus is a virus, there is no point in using antibiotics for prevention or treatment.

But doctors can prescribe antibiotics to coronavirus patients to fight a bacterial infection.

15. Can I reuse an N95 mask that has already been worn? FALSE

Face masks, including flat medical masks or N95 masks, should not be reused. They also cannot be washed or sterilized with hand sanitizer.

To discover: Coronavirus:How To Make An Effective Mask In Less Than 1 Minute.

16. Can I go to the laundromat in my neighborhood during confinement? TRUE

Going to a laundromat to do your laundry is allowed.

Provided you do not forget your certificate and tick the box "travel to make essential purchases, in establishments whose activities remain authorized".

Remember to take the necessary precautions:respect the safety distances, wash your hands with hydroalcoholic gel and do not touch your face until your hands are clean.

17. Can I barbecue in my garden? TRUE

If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you have the right to barbecue.

The restrictions apply only to travel outside the home. But nothing prevents you from having a barbecue at home, with the people who live under the same roof as you.

On the other hand, no question of inviting friends or family!

18. Can I show my exit certificate through the window of my car? TRUE

According to the Ministry of the Interior, "keeping the window closed is indeed good practice for enforcing barrier gestures".

It's a simple and practical way to avoid contact. All you have to do is press the authorization against the glass and show your identity card.

To discover: Exit Certificate:No Printer Needed! How To Download It To Your SMARTPHONE.

19. Can I tick several reasons on my travel certificate? TRUE

As it is advisable not to multiply outings in a day, it is quite possible to tick several reasons for going out at once.

For example, you can go shopping, go out for a compelling family reason and go to an important medical appointment during a single outing.

You must then tick the 3 corresponding boxes.

20. Can I go to a notary? FALSE

This trip is not authorized, whether to sign a sales agreement, a deed of sale, for a will or any other formality.

However, be aware that it has been possible to sign a notarial deed by videoconference since 2018.

And since April 3, 2020, you can use the electronic signature to sign a deed of sale for a new or old home.

21. Can I leave my home if I feel threatened? TRUE

Since the start of confinement, domestic violence has increased sharply. Being safe is the priority.

A person who feels in danger at home can therefore change the place of confinement.

A victim of domestic violence can call 3919 if she can call. She can also text 114.

This emergency number, normally dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, puts people in contact with the emergency services.

You can also send an email to the arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr website.

Alternatively, a victim of violence can go to the nearest pharmacy and notify the pharmacist who will call the police.

22. Can my employer end my trial period during confinement? TRUE and FALSE

An employer can completely end a trial period during the confinement period.

But this decision should not be motivated by the health crisis, the economic difficulties of the company or the confinement.

It must be linked to the skills and abilities of the employee.

23. Can mosquitoes transmit COVID-19? FALSE

Mosquitoes cannot transmit the coronavirus, even if they bite you after biting an infected person.

Likewise, birds cannot carry the coronavirus.

And specialists have established that there is "no evidence that pets and farm animals play a role in the spread of the virus".

So no worries for your dog or your cat!

24. Is the coronavirus sexually transmitted? FALSE

The virus is transmitted through secretions from the nose and droplets emitted from the mouth.

The coronavirus is not transmitted during sexual intercourse.

But it can be transmitted during a kiss or by contact with the hands.

25. Is there a drug to treat coronavirus infection? FALSE

For the time being in any case, there is no specific drug officially recommended to prevent or treat the coronavirus.

Additional advice

If you have any other questions about the coronavirus, there is an official freephone number:0 800 130 000.

We answer your questions about the coronavirus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This number is free from a landline in France.