Unfortunately, not everything you see and hear about COVID-19 is verified fact. Here is a short list of some commonly-circulated, false statements about the virus which have been debunked by the WHO:
- Cold weather and hot baths do not prevent coronavirus.
- Alcohol and chlorine will not kill coronavirus.
- Cats, dogs and mosquitoes do not transmit coronavirus.
- You cannot contract coronavirus through contact with imported goods from China (or any other country which has reported cases of the virus).
When it comes to a global pandemic, misinformation can be dangerous. For a list of verified resources, please scroll to the bottom of this page.