Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Myths Associated with COVID-19

Dr. Mongjam Meghachandra Singh, Dr. Reeta Devi

Abstract :

Widespread pandemic of COVID–19 has instilled a sense of insecurity among the public. In absence of any effective drug or preventive vaccines, the disease has led to several myths and misconceptions, which are based on perceptions, rumours without any scientific basis. The present paper attempts to highlight some of these issues. Methods: Literature were searched using Google search with specific key words such as myths, myth busters in COVID–19, pandemic coronavirus, misconceptions, facts about COVID–19. Results: Several myths were observed in relation to the virus, transmission, prevention, control and available drugs. It is recommended that such myths need to be communicated for preventing misinformation and reduce anxiety among the people.

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Article: Download PDF    DOI : 10.36106/ijsr  

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MYTHS ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19, Dr. Mongjam Meghachandra Singh, Dr. Reeta Devi INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-6 | June-2020

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