{"id":3415,"date":"2020-04-20T22:08:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T03:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/uncategorized\/covid-19-myth-busters-keto-india-science-of-keto-health\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T17:05:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T11:35:38","slug":"covid-19-myth-busters-keto-india-science-of-keto-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/covid-19-myth-busters-keto-india-science-of-keto-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Myth Busters: Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/covid-19-myth-busters-keto-india-science-of-keto-health\/#what-is-covid-19\" title=\"What Is COVID-19?\">What Is COVID-19?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/covid-19-myth-busters-keto-india-science-of-keto-health\/#who-is-at-more-risk\" title=\"Who Is At More Risk?\">Who Is At More Risk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/covid-19-myth-busters-keto-india-science-of-keto-health\/#busting-myths\" title=\"BUSTING MYTHS\">BUSTING MYTHS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-covid-19\"><\/span>What Is COVID-19?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/blog\/tag\/covid-19\/\">COVID-19<\/a> is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-is-at-more-risk\"><\/span>Who Is At More Risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"qOTyyb IR0zWe\">\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<div>People with low immunity and underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory diseases are more likely to develop serious illnesses. At this time, there are no specific vaccines or <span style=\"font-size: 16px\">treatments for COVID-19.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>While everybody is skeptical as to how this disease can be prevented from entering their homes, there are some myths that are trending right now. But it should be known that<span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> these myths cannot actually help you.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"busting-myths\"><\/span>BUSTING MYTHS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6><em>1) H<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">and dryers ARE NOT effective in killing Coronavirus.<\/span><\/em><\/h6>\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<p>Hand dryers are not effective in killing it. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them by using paper towels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<h6><em>2) Regularly rinsing your nose with saline DOES NOT help prevent infection with Coronavirus.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-image thumb\">\n<div class=\"sf-image thumb\">\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<h6><em>3) Drinking alcohol DOES NOT protect you against Coronavirus.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-image thumb\">\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<div>\n<h6><em><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">4) Exposing yourself to the sun or to higher temperatures DOES NOT prevent Coronavirus.<\/span><\/em><\/h6>\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<p>You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h6><em>5) Cold weather and snow DO NOT kill Coronavirus.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5\u00b0C to 37\u00b0C, regardless of the external temperature or weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-image thumb\">\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<h6><em>6) Taking a hot bath DOES NOT prevent Coronavirus.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5\u00b0C to 37\u00b0C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-content-block content-block\">\n<h6><em>7) Catching Coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will have it for life.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies. If you catch the disease, make sure you treat your symptoms. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.<\/p>\n<h6><em>8) Coronavirus DOES NOT transmit through mosquito bites.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>To date, there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<h6><em>9) Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the Coronavirus.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are dry cough, tiredness, and fever. The best way to confirm if you have the virus-producing COVID-19 disease is with a laboratory test. \u00a0You cannot confirm it with this breathing exercise, which can even be dangerous.<\/p>\n<h6><em>10) Vaccines against pneumonia DO NOT protect you against Coronavirus.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p>All these myths are doing the rounds right now but remember there are actual methods through which y<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">ou can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Dos<\/h6>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c0L1fd\">Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c0L1fd\">Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c0L1fd\">Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<h6 class=\"JXRj4e\" data-hveid=\"CAYQCA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj0nZbbm8foAhWT63MBHXhWA50QqsIBKAcwDHoECAYQCA\">Don\\&#8217;ts<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PZPZlf\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c0L1fd\">Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Stay Alert And Educated<\/h6>\n<p>Follow these simple steps, stay at home as much as you can. Go out only if there\\&#8217;s an emergency that cannot be avoided. Stay aware and stay protected. Being educated and alert is the only key to success. We all are in this together and to overcome this pandemic, every single effort counts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take care of yourself and your family. Stay tuned for more such health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/blog\/\">content<\/a>! Also, don\\&#8217;t forget to follow us on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/keto.india\/\"> Instagram<\/a> for the daily dose of Keto, Health, and Wellness!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. 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