COVID 19 FACTS: MISINFORMATION VS REAL INFORMATION. HOW TO PREVENT AND STAY HEALTHY, TIPS, AND GUIDELINES.

Covid-19 Facts:

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• There is currently no vaccine for the virus 

• The virus is mainly spread from person to person through close contact

• Droplets can infect people through eyes, noses, and mouths. The droplets can get into your lungs and infect you

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Basic Trustworthy guidelines to follow to prevent the spread of Covid-19:

• Washing your hands is one of the most effective strategies to not get infected. The way you wash your hands matters a lot too. It should be with soap and hot water for at least two seconds 

• Sanitizer should have at least 60% alcohol and should be rubbed on your hands until dry to kill all germs  

• Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands at all times

• Everybody should have face cover-ups (masks, cloth wraps, bandana)

• Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly and thoroughly

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Misinformation vs Real Information:

• Bleach can help protect you from the coronavirus. FALSE

• A vaccine is available to the public for Covid-19. FALSE

• The new coronavirus was created or released by people. FALSE

• Ordering products from overseas could make a person sick because the virus can latch onto certain items. TRUE

• Many myths and misleading information are spread from websites about Covid-19. Always fact check the information so you don’t increase the risk of catching the virus. TRUE 

• Masks are a very important part of protecting yourself, but many people do not know how to put them on. There are very specific guidelines on how to and when to wear a safety mask. TRUE

• Make sure that you are clean before wearing a mask so the mask doesn't get infected. TRUE

• Avoid touching the mask while in use of wearing it. TRUE

• Make sure there are absolutely no gaps between your face and the mask so no contaminated air gets into your lungs. TRUE