Can a surgical mask protect you from the novel coronavirus? We examine the myths and facts about the deadly outbreak
As the cases of the novel coronavirus surged past 90,000, authorities around the world are taking steps to contain the potentially deadly disease. At the same time, people are panicking with some stocking up food and medicines for an emergency.
In China, where the bulk of the cases have been reported, thousands of people have been successfully treated and discharged from hospitals. and other viruses, which just like the COVID-19, originated from wild animals, are far more deadly. When it comes to personal protection, the best way to avoid the virus is to wash hands as many times as one can for at least 40 seconds and use hand sanitisers. The most sinister thing about the disease is that it’s hard to detect and physicians have difficulty diagnosing it through simple observation.
The fact that the WHO had to clarify that Chinese goods are safe says a lot about the prevailing misperceptions.
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