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Myths

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Coronavirus can transmit regardless of the climate. The best prevention is washing frequently your hands with water and soap or alcohol products

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People with NO symptoms, including children, can transmit the virus. For this reason, it is important to reduce contacts and wash your hands frequently.

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To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes.

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No. Hand dryers are not effective at killing coronavirus.

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Thermal scanners are effective at detecting people who have developed a fever because of infection with the new coronavirus.

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There is no vaccine yet that can prevent coronavirus nor medicine to treat it. If you have any symptoms such as fever, cough, difficulty to breath, call 2019

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There is no evidence that cats and dogs can be infected with the new coronavirus.

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There is no medicine or vaccine recommended that can treat coronavirus.

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No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.

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Everyone can contract the virus. Elders and people with pre-existing conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease) are more vulnerable.

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