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4 Myths & Misconceptions about COVID-19
Hi readers! I will tell you something four myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 that until now, a lot of people believes in that. 1. Drinking a lot of water will wash away the virus.
Staying hydrated is very important for your health but, **drinking a lot of water will "not" wash away the virus**. When we are exposed outside, thousands of bacteria and virus particles might enter your body, and washing a few of those down to your throat by the means of drinking, it won't make a difference. On the other hand, viruses may also enter your body thru your nose and eyes. 2. When the weather is too hot, the virus will go away.
According to **World Health Organization** (WHO), evidences have showed that the virus can spread in both hot and cold areas. At least **56° Celsius is needed in able to kill the virus by heat**. This temperature is close tobthe hottest ambient air temperature on heart that was recorded at **Death Valley, California**, with the temperature of 57° Celsius. 3. Gargling salt water will protect you from having COVID-19 virus.
Up until now, there are **no such evidence that will prove that gargling salt water will protects you from the virus.** It may able to soothe your sore throat but, it doesn't mean that it will protect you. 4. Drinking alcohol beverages will kill the virus in your body.
**Drinking alcohol beverages doesn't have an effect to the virus in your body**. It will not the virus particles inside your body. Alcohol with 60% concentration will disinfect your skin, but it doesn't have a same effect on what's inside your body. In fact, according to studies, drinking a lot of alcohol beverages will **weakens your immune system**, and this might lead you to contract the virus in a very easy way. These are just few of the wrong beliefs and misconceptions of people. I hope that I helped you just by spreading out small yet very important information. Stay safe and stay healthy, everyone!
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