You see the posts all over social media from supposed experts on COVID-19.
The World Health Organization is battling misinformation that is making the Facebook rounds -- "facts" like cold weather can kill the coronavirus and so can hot baths. (Both of those are false.)
Here is a rundown of facts directly from the WHO:
FACT: Cold weather won’t kill coronavirus
FACT: Hot baths won’t prevent coronavirus
FACT: Hand dryers do not kill coronavirus
FACT: Anyone can get coronavirus, but older people and those with preexisting conditions are more vulnerable
FACT: Antibiotics do not work against coronavirus
FACT: There are no medications to specifically treat or prevent coronavirus, but they are in development
FACT: Pets do not spread coronavirus, as of now
FACT: The pneumonia vaccine does not protect you from coronavirus
FACT: Nose rinses do not prevent coronavirus
FACT: Garlic does not protect you from coronavirus
FACT: Spraying disinfectants on yourself will not kill coronavirus
FACT: Thermal scanners detect fevers, not coronavirus
FACT: Ultraviolet light does not kill coronavirus
FACT: Coronavirus can’t be transmitted through products from affected areas
FACT: Coronavirus is not spread by mosquito bites
