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Covid 19 vaccines are the most awaited products of 2021 but unfortunately, there is a lot of fake information circulating on social media regarding the efficacy of covid 19 vaccines. So, here I tried to debunk some myths with facts and scientific evidence. # Myth 1: I have already recovered from covid 19, I don't need a vaccine. Fact: People who have recovered from covid 19 need to be vaccinated considering the possibility of getting covid 19 infection again. Some studies suggest that antibodies generated after covid 19 infection do not last very long and the chances of getting re-infected with covid 19 increase. Thus, it is advisable to get vaccinated as it offers better protection from coronavirus than natural immunity. # Myth 2: Covid 19 vaccine was rolled out so early, so its effectiveness and safety cannot be trusted. Fact: Studies show that covid 19 vaccines are 95% effective and safe for use. Covid 19 vaccines are rolled out early in the market due to the early development p...

On 20 march, 2020, WHO launched a messaging service with its partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from COVID-19 virus. This easy-to-use chat service can to reach 2 to 3 billion people and enables WHO to provide information directly into the hands of the people that need it most. From government leaders to health workers and family and friends, this chat service will provide the latest news and information updates on COVID-19 virus, including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others. It will also provide the latest situation reports and numbers in real time to help government decision-makers protect the health of their populations. The service can be accessed by a link [Given below] that opens a chat on WhatsApp. Users can simply type “hi” to activate the chat, prompting a menu of options that can help answer their questions about COVID-19 virus. Click here to join chat with WHO Demo screen

Lets all be alert as we will enter stage 3 of COVID-19 soon which is an outbreak of infection in community. COVID-19 Precautions for House-holds: 1. Wash milk bags the moment we take it & wash your hands while you are at it. 2. Consider cancelling newspapers and read e-newspaper. 3. Keep a separate tray for couriers. Courier person can place the envelope/package in the tray and courier may be left untouched for at least 24 hours. 4. Instruct maids not to touch main door. On entering the home, she has to immediately wash hands thoroughly, before touching other things . After that, wipe the calling-bell switch with a cleaning fluid. 3. Avoid getting Swiggy, Amazon, etc as far as possible. 4. Wash all fruits and vegetables with warm water once we bring them home. 5. Remote, phone and keyboards are the most highly contaminated elements in our house. Clean them at least once a day using cleaning fluid. 6. Wash hands frequently when in house or in office. Once e...

Disclaimer - This is written by taking reference from WHO official website . We appeal you not to believe in rumors and fake news, always verify facts from WHO official website. 1. COVID-19 virus can't survive in hot and humid climate From the evidence so far, COVID-19 can be transmitted in all areas including hot and humid areas. The best way to protect yourself is by cleaning hands frequently with soap or alcohol based hand wash.   2. Cold weather and snow can kill COVID-19 virus From the evidence so far, COVID-19 can survive in cold weather. Moreover, Virus can live freely in human body having temperature 36.5°C to 37°C irrespective of external temperature. The best way to protect yourself is by cleaning hands frequently with soap or alcohol based hand wash.   3. The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted by mosquito bites Till now no case is reported, COVID-19 virus primarily spread through droplets generated by infected person through sneezing or coug...

Globally 80,980 people are infected and 3,000 have died due to new coronavirus and some myths are traveling on the Internet which are fake. So, here are some myth busters: 1. Receiving packages from china is not safe This is false. Receiving packages from china is 100% safe as coronavirus cannot survive long on objects like letters, boxes, toys, etc. 2. Pets can spread coronavirus As of now, there is no such case reported but it is advisable to wash your hands after contact with animals/pets as bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella can pass between pets and humans. 3. Eating Garlic can prevent you from coronavirus Garlic is healthy food but there is no evidence till now that Garlic can protect you from new coronavirus. 4. Putting sesame oil will block coronavirus entering in the body This is not true. Sesame oil has little or no impact on coronavirus and it is very dangerous to put such things on skin. Some disinfectants can kill the COVID-19 only on the surface. T...