A Review on Myths and Facts about COVID-19
Areeba Abid Sheikh
Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur, India.
Pradip Jain *
Department of Biochemistry Datta Meghe Medical College, Shalinitai Meghe Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, India.
Praful Patel
Department of Microbiology Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Myth is widely held but false idea or a belief. It is usually backed by religious, traditional , customs and rituals which tries to manipulate public mindset. Since the spread of Covid-19 Pandemic, myths are being believed by people .In this review article I am providing information about Myths and its actual facts about COVID-19 which are essential to be known so as to stop the spread of Myths by some set of people for own gains or either due to lack of Scientific Information It takes too long to debunk a myth by presenting facts.
Conclusion: Myths have been believed by common people at large whenever a new disease or virus is identified. These Myths have potential to spread more vigorously than the virus itself Myths can have detrimental effects on various aspects of physical, mental and social health. These myths should be curbed by providing evidence based information which can stop its spread. Therefore strict possible measures as discussed above should be taken by respective authorities.
Keywords: VID-19, SARS COV-2, myths and facts