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Some tips and information are being shared on social media for the treatment and protection of coronavirus. Inboxing each other. Posting, sharing your own timeline.
But experts say that most of these suggestions and information are false and rumored. They have no basis.
In the wake of the spread of coronavirus around the world, such misinformation is being reported on Facebook and Twitter.
Experts say that following these suggestions, there will be no benefit to the human being.
For this reason, the British media has published reports on such false suggestions to relieve coronavirus from the World Health Organization and experts.
Here are the misinformation and the exact contents of the report.
Garlic
With the advent of coronavirus, various posts have been posted on social media to suggest garlic intake.
According to the World Health Organization, garlic is always beneficial for health. The 'anti-microbial' ingredients in it increase the body's immunity. But there was no evidence that the garlic prevented coronavirus, the company said. Garlic does not work against coronavirus.
Media in The South China Morning reported that a woman in China ate 1.5 kg raw garlic to prevent coronavirus infection. She had her throat swollen and had to be hospitalized in an emergency.
Get fresh fruits, vegetables and enough water
Many people say that drinking fresh fruits, vegetables and adequate water helps keep the body healthy. However, there was no evidence that these factors were effective in preventing coronas.
Minerals
"Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) helps keep the coronavirus away," says a YouTube video by Jordan Saath.
Because it contains a bleaching material called chlorine dioxide. This material destroys cancer cells and eliminates the coronavirus.
But last year, a test conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showed no evidence of MMS acting as an antidote. On the contrary, drinking it can cause vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia. There are also some more harmful aspects. "
Home-made hand sanitizer
Many short videos have shown how to make hand sanitizer gels. Because washing hands is one of the ways to prevent coronavirus.
But this method is not compatible with most people and is not suitable for all skin types.
Explaining this, Sally Bloomfield, a professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, says that '5 to 8 percent alcohol-rich hand gels usually contain' emollients', which help to keep the skin soft. But it is not possible to make 3 to 5 percent alcohol-rich sanitizer at home. ”
Get water every 5 minutes
Social media has been circulated many times, says a Japanese doctor or nurse, “When you enter the mouth of the coronavirus every 5 minutes, it becomes clear. The Arabic translation of this post has been promoted by more than 200,000 people.
Regarding that suggestion, Oxford University professor Tredio Long said, "There is no function in the body where the virus will go into the stomach and destroy it."
He says, “Infections like coronavirus enter through the breath. It can also enter through the mouth. But getting water constantly to prevent coronavirus is not right. ”
However, drinking water and keeping yourself moist is healthy.
Avoid ice cream and heat
In many countries, the name of UNICEF has been falsely stated that 'Get hot water and sunlight destroys the coronavirus. And to avoid this virus, as much as possible ice cream should be eliminated. '
This is completely misinformation. Charlotte Gornitzka, an officer working for UNICEF, said: "Recently, UNICEF has stated that eliminating ice cream and other cold foods will help relieve this coronavirus. UNICEF did not provide such information.
Heating
The cold virus cannot survive. However, in the heat of the belief that the coronavirus will also die. But virologists are still unsure if Corona will be destroyed in the heat.
Standing in the sun
It has also been widely circulated that heat to the body or standing outside in the sun to prevent coronavirus. But according to Professor Bloomfield, 'this is a void and a misconception. There is no way to kill this virus after entering the body. The body's immune system can kill it. That is why the immune system has to be good. ”
He said, "If you want to destroy the coronavirus with heat from outside the body, about 5 degrees Celsius is required, which is several times hotter than bathing with hot water." In the heat, the body will be burned.
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