Misconceptions


	Can facemasks protect me from Covid-19? Facemasks can’t protect you from the disease, in fact, it can cause the user to constantly touch their face to adjust their mask, which increases the risk of transmission if your hand is infected It should only be used under two conditions: If you are suffering from respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing If you are taking care of someone suffering from respiratory symptoms
	Can antibiotics cure Covid-19? No it can’t, antibiotics fight bacteria and have no effect on virusess
	Can flu shots prevent Covid-19? No it can’t because they can only fight the virus that causes influenza, which is different from the Covid-19 virus
	Can garlic protect us from the corona virus? Garlic is healthy as it contains antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence that eating garlic can protect us against covid-19
	Can I shop online? Yes you can, as there is no scientific evidence until now, which proves that Covid-19 can be transmitted through products.
	Can I contract coronavirus if an infected person passes by me? No, it can only be transmitted if you have direct contact with the person infected (less than two meters far), through constant contact, and through touching
	Is it safe to order food at restaurants? Yes, but make sure to order food that is cooked well and make sure to eat it while it’s hot
	Why should we avoid touching our eyes, nose and mouth before washing our hands or sanitizing them? While touching surfaces, your hand can collect a number of viruses, which then can be transferred to your eyes, nose and mouth when touching them and cause you to get Covid-19
	Why should we cover our mouth with the inside of our elbow when sneezing and coughing if we can’t find a napkin? The droplets, which are spread from sneezing and coughing can spread diseases like the flu, cold and Covid-19. Therefore, it is best to use the inside of your elbow when sneezing and coughing if you can’t find a napkin.