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The virus survives a few hours
Studies suggest that Coronaviruses may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment)
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The new Coronavirus affect older people
People of all ages can be infected by the new Coronavirus (nCoV-2019). Older people, & people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable
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The incubation period is up to 5 days
The "incubation period" means the time between catching the virus & beginning to have symptoms of the disease. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1-14 days
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A viral post on social media claims that the bitter gourd (Karela) juice can treat Coronavirus
There is no such treatment
An "old Chinese doctor" had found a cure to Coronavirus - One bowl of garlic
There is No scientiďŹ c evidence to study this
Antibiotics effective in preventing & treating the new Coronavirus
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCOV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics since bacterial co-infection is possible
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If you can hold your breath for 10 seconds without discomfort, you don't have COVID-19
Holding your breath for more than 10 seconds without discomfort does not prove whether you are infected or not
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