



Myth 1
You can protect yourself from COVID-19 by injecting, swallowing, and bathing in bleach, disinfectants, or alcohol.
Fact : These products are highly toxic and should never be swallowed or injected into the body.
Myth 2
COVID-19 was deliberately created or released by people.
Fact : Viruses can mutate over time. Occasionally, a disease outbreak happens when a virus that is common in an animal, such as a pig, bat or bird undergoes changes and passes to human beings. This is likely how the COVID-19 came about.
Myth 3
Buying products that are shipped from overseas will make a person sick.
Fact : As of this writing, the World Health Organization ( WHO ) says that the likelihood of becoming infected with COVID-19 from a commercial package is very low.
Myth 4
To reduce your risk of COVID-19, avoid any form of cold drinks and ice cream, and thoroughly cook meat and eggs before eating.
Fact : COVID-19 is not spread through food and water. It is spread through close contact with infected persons, specifically through the spread of emitted droplets.
Myth 5
Black or African people get COVID-19 more easily.
Fact : Anyone of any race or religion can get COVID-19. Older people and people with other health conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes and asthma are more at risk of getting seriously ill.
Myth 6
Exposing yourself to the sun or to high temperatures can prevent COVID-19.
Fact : Sunny or hot weather does not kill the virus. Countries with perpetual hot climate have cases of COVID-19 just like any other regions.
Myth 7
Taking Chloroquine or anti-HIV medications can cure COVID-19.
Fact : At the moment there is no proven cure for COVID-19. Please continue to see your trusted doctor if you are unwell and do not attempt to treat yourself with your own stock of Chloroquine or anti-HIV medications.
Myth 8
Multivitamin can help me prevent COVID-19.
Fact : Multivitamin are good for supplementation to your existing diet. However there is no evidence to suggests that taking multivitamin and high doses of vitamin C can prevent COVID-19.
Ending note : Do note that there are many unverified COVID-19 information that can be found in the internet space, so always consult a trained medical professional when in doubt
By : Dr Chen Yiming
Family Physician, MBBS (Singapore), GDFM (NUS), GDFP Dermatology (NUS)