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Overcoming the coronavirus
FACT: vitamin and mineral supplements do not cure COVID-19
Trace elements such as vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc are essential for the normal functioning of the immune system and are vital for maintaining health and nutritional well-being. At the moment, there are no recommendations regarding the use of micronutrient supplements for the treatment of COVID-19.
Who is coordinating efforts to develop and evaluate medicines for the treatment of COVID-19.
FACT: according to research results, hydroxychloroquine has no clinical benefits in the treatment of COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, a drug for the treatment of malaria, lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, is being investigated as a potential treatment for COVID-19. According to current data, this drug does not lead to a reduction in mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and does not help patients with moderate disease*. Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are recognized as safe for the treatment of most patients with malaria and autoimmune diseases, but its use is not indicated and without medical supervision can cause serious side effects and is not recommended.
* Additional studies are required to assess the clinical value of this drug in mild forms of COVID-19 or as a means of pre-contact or post-contact prevention of coronavirus infection.
Is dexamethasone indicated for all patients with COVID-19?
Dexamethasone should only be prescribed to patients who need it vitally. Dexamethasone reserves should not be formed.
The administration of dexamethasone to patients with mild symptoms of the disease does not have a positive effect. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. In some patients on a ventilator, the administration of dexamethasone at a daily dose of 6 mg for 10 days leads to an improvement in the condition.
Is it possible to wear a mask during exercise?
During exercise, you should NOT use a mask, as it can interfere with comfortable breathing.
Sweating can quickly cause the mask to get wet, which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms.
An important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a distance of at least one meter from others.
FACT: the virus that causes COVID-19 is not transmitted through water or by swimming
The virus that causes COVID-19 can not be infected through water when swimming. However, the virus spreads through close contact between people.
RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
Avoid crowded areas and maintain a distance of at least 1 meter with others, even when swimming or in swimming pools. When out of the water, wear a mask if keeping a physical distance is not possible. Treat your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose with a disposable napkin or elbow pad when sneezing or coughing, and stay home if you feel unwell.
Can the virus be transmitted through shoes?
The probability of carrying the virus that causes COVID-19 on shoes and Contracting the virus through shoes is extremely low. As a precautionary measure, in particular in families with infants or young children crawling on the floor or playing on the floor, it is recommended to remove shoes and leave them at the entrance. This will prevent the child from coming into contact with various types of dirt present on the soles of the shoes.
FACT: the causative agent of COVID-19 is a virus. NOT a bacterium.
The causative agent of COVID-19 is a virus from the coronavirus family. Antibiotics do not work on viruses.
In some patients with COVID-19, one of the complications may be a concomitant bacterial infection. In this case, doctors may prescribe antibiotics.
Currently, there are no registered medicines for the treatment of COVID-19. If you have characteristic symptoms, call your doctor or hotline and follow the instructions.
FACT: long-term wearing of medical masks* if used correctly does NOT lead to carbon dioxide intoxication or oxygen deficiency
Prolonged wearing of a medical mask may cause discomfort. However, it does not lead to carbon dioxide intoxication or oxygen deficiency. It is necessary to ensure that the mask fits in size and fits snugly enough to the face, allowing you to breathe normally. Disposable masks should not be reused and should be changed as soon as they become damp.
* Medical (surgical) masks – flat or pleated masks that are fixed to the head with ties or ear loops.
FACT: most of those infected with COVID-19 recover
Most people infected with COVID-19 experience mild or moderate symptoms of the disease and are able to recover with the help of maintenance therapy. If you have a cough, increased body temperature and you have difficulty breathing, you should seek medical help as soon as possible, first calling the medical institution by phone. In any case, do not hesitate to seek medical help when the temperature rises, if you live in an area where malaria or dengue is spreading.
FACT: drinking alcohol does not protect against COVID-19 and can be dangerous
Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of health problems.
FACT: thermal imaging thermometers DO not DETECT the presence of COVID-19
Thermal imaging thermometers are able to effectively determine the presence of fever (i.e. body temperature exceeding the normal). They do not determine whether a person has a COVID‑19 infection.
The causes of fever are numerous. You can get advice by phone from your health care provider, however, if you live in an area with the spread of malaria or dengue and notice a fever, you should immediately seek medical help.
FACT: adding pepper to soup or other dishes DOES not protect or cure COVID-19
Spicy pepper in food, of course, has gastronomic advantages, but does not prevent or cure COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself from a new coronavirus infection is to keep a distance of at least one meter from others, as well as frequent and thorough hand washing. In addition, a balanced diet, sufficient fluid intake, regular exercise and healthy sleep have a beneficial tonic effect.
FACT: house flies are NOT carriers of COVID-19
Currently, there is no evidence or information indicating that house flies are capable of serving as carriers of the viral pathogen COVID 19. The virus that causes COVID 19 is spread mainly through aerosol droplets, which are formed when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talks. In addition, infection is possible in case of contact with contaminated surfaces, if a person then touches his eyes, nose or mouth without washing his hands. To protect yourself from infection, it is necessary to observe a distance of at least one meter from others and carry out regular disinfection of surfaces that are regularly touched by people. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and do not touch your eyes, mouth or nose.
FACT: inhaling fumes or injecting bleach or other disinfectants into the body does NOT PROTECT against COVID-19 and can be dangerous
Under no circumstances should you inhale vapors or otherwise introduce bleach or other disinfectants into the body. These substances can cause poisoning when ingested, as well as cause irritation and damage to the skin and eyes. Bleaching agents and disinfectants should be used with caution only for disinfection of surfaces. Keep chlorine solutions (bleach) and other disinfectants away from children.
FACT: the use of methanol, ethanol or bleach is NOT a means of preventing or treating COVID-19 and can pose a serious risk
Methanol, ethanol, and bleach are poisons. Their ingestion can lead to persistent health disorders and death. In some cases, methanol, ethanol or bleach is added to the composition of cleaning products, which allows you to destroy viruses on the treated surfaces, however, you can not take these products inside. The remedy will not destroy the virus that is in the body, and will cause damage to internal organs.
To protect yourself from COVID‑19, you should disinfect your surroundings and various surfaces, especially those that you regularly touch. For such treatment, the use of diluted bleach or alcohol is allowed. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and do not touch your eyes, mouth or nose.
FACT: 5g mobile networks DO not CONTRIBUTE to the spread of COVID-19
Viruses are not transmitted with a radio signal or over mobile communication waves. The COVID-19 epidemic is spreading in many countries where 5G networks are not deployed.
COVID-19 is transmitted by airborne droplets, i.e. when drops released from the respiratory tract of a patient enter the respiratory tract of a healthy person, for example, when coughing, sneezing or communicating. You can also get infected by touching the infected surface, and then by touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.