Myths and Facts of Covid-19
- Coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Coronavirus
- Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will recover without requiring special treatment
- Older people and those with underlying medical problems like diabetes Chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Fever, dry cough and tiredness
UNCOMMON SYMPTOMS
Sore throat, nasal block, running nose, headache, body pain, diarrhea and loss of smell.
FACTS
- Catching COVID-19 does not mean you will have it for life
- People of all ages can be infected by the COVID-19 virus
- Antibiotics cannot prevent or treat COVID-19
- Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it
- COVID-19 virus cannot be spread through mosquito bites/house flies/ food particles


- Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer
- Always wear a face mask while going out
- Maintain at least 1mts (3 feet) distance between yourself and other
- Avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose
- Follow good respiratory hygiene. Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze
- Avoid going to crowded places or avoid group gathering
- If you have a fever, cough and breathing difficulty, seek medical attention immediately
~ Dr. B.Nithilavalli, Consultant Pulmonologist