The Coronavirus has become one of the biggest pandemics in recent memory. Better known as Covid-19 or SARS-CoV-2, physician services around the world are struggling to handle the spread of the virus. And since the virus has spread to nearly every continent around the world, except Antarctica, it would be better to discuss some of the myths about the Coronavirus. Here are some of the common myths about Covid-19 that you may need to educate yourself about.

Myths about Covid-19

1.    Covid-19 Is Similar To the Flu

You may have heard this myth in particular across various news channels and websites. As the virus initially grew out of the Wuhan region in China, many compared the virus to the seasonal flu due to its similar symptoms. While pneumonia, fever, cough, and aches are present in both the flu and Covid-19, they are not the same.

Covid-19 has a much higher fatality rate than the seasonal flu, between 1% and 3%. While the WHO has yet to come up with a dedicated mortality rate, many believe that it is between 1% and 3%, significantly higher than the seasonal flu.

2.    Eating Garlic Helps Fight Off Covid-19

Another myth that popped up during the initial spread of the virus was about garlic. Garlic is much a healthy food that has incredible antimicrobial properties; however, there is no proof that it would be effect against this particular virus. In fact, physician groups have a hard time believing that any food will be able to subdue the Covid-19 virus. You should obviously eat healthier foods but do not consume them in the hopes that you will be able to cure the Covid-19.

3.    People with Covid-19 Eventually Die

This is a dangerous assumption that some people have about the Covid-19 virus, as it can cause unnecessary panic among people. Covid-19, similar to the seasonal flu, can be mild, severe, or even fatal. You can ask any hospital-based physician and they will tell you the same thing. The mortality rate of Covid-19 is low, and most people that have a higher chance of passing away from this have prior symptoms that amplified after being in contact with people that have the Covid-19 virus.

4.    Face Masks Can Protect People from Covid-19

This is another serious misconception that people have about Covid-19. Most workers and the residents of Wuhan had specially designed masks that fit perfectly. They sit nicely on the mouth and do not allow any particles to fly in or out of the mask.

However, the masks that you see on most people do not do much to keep you safe from Covid-19. The particles may be able to pierce through the mask completely, or can go into the mouth and nose from the space that the masks leave. However, these masks are better than not wearing anything. Although they are not as effective, they can still save you from contracting the Covid-19.