Rumors regarding the new Corona virus (2019-nCoV) and WHO answers

There are a lot of rumors about the new Corona virus (2019-nCoV) there are many people confused. Here are answers to questions about this dangerous virus from WHO that you should refer to to better understand it, thereby taking the most effective precautions for yourself and your family.

1. Can saline-containing nasal wash water prevent corona virus?

Saline is a mixture of saline solution and some other drugs, used for eye, nose, wound cleaning .

There is little evidence that washing your nose regularly with saline can help people with a cold recover faster, but this may not help the body fight respiratory diseases. According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that saline use can help users avoid being infected with the new corona virus.

2. Can the pneumonia vaccine prevent new corona virus?

The answer is no. 2019-nCoV is a new strain of virus, different from the ones we already know, so the Haemophilus type B (Hib) flu vaccines and the pneumonia vaccine can't help us against the new Corona virus.

Currently, researchers are still trying to develop vacxxin to treat the new corona virus.

3. Is there a cure for the new corona virus?

There is no cure for the new corona virus, so far.

4. Can antibiotics be used to fight and treat the new corona virus?

nCoV 2019 is a virus, while antibiotics treat bacteria but not viruses. Therefore, antibiotics are useless in fighting and treating new corona virus.

However, patients with a new corona virus infection may still be prescribed antibiotics to treat opportunistic bacterial diseases.

5. Who can spread corona virus, the elderly or only young people?

People of all ages can get infected with nCoV 2019. However, older people who have undergone medical treatment for asthma, diabetes, heart disease are more likely to be infected.

According to WHO recommendations, all people have to self-prevent epidemics to protect themselves and people around.

6. Is there any new corona virus infection in parcels sent from China?

According to studies, corona virus cannot survive long on objects. Therefore, receiving packages sent from China will not be afraid of new corona virus infection.

7. Can pets and domestic animals be infected with the new corona virus?

At present, there is no evidence that domestic animals may be infected with the new corona virus. However, after touching pets you should wash your hands with soap to avoid other common bacteria.

8. Can eating garlic help prevent new corona virus infection?

There is currently no evidence that eating garlic, which has antibacterial properties, can protect us from the new corona virus attack.

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