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The Coronavirus Quiz

Can you tell what's true and what's not?

vitaminc
1 / 5

High doses of vitamin C can slow or even stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

Correct! This is NOT TRUE

Wrong! This is NOT TRUE

There is no clear or convincing scientific evidence that consuming more Vitamin C works for COVID-19 infections, and it is not a standard part of treatment for this new infection.

Verified by fact-checkers at PolitiFact.

breath
2 / 5

Holding your breath for 10 seconds every morning helps to check if you're infected with Covid-19.

Correct! This is NOT TRUE

Wrong! This is NOT TRUE

This alleged 10-second self-test has not been shown to tell you whether you are infected with the virus. Additionally, fibrosis takes months if not years to develop.

Verified by fact-checkersat AFP.

steam
3 / 5

Inhaling hot air or water steam can kill the new coronavirus.

Correct! This is NOT TRUE

Wrong! This is NOT TRUE

There is no evidence that steam therapy will kill the virus. In fact, this technique will kill the Rona in your nasal passage and throat.

Verified by fact-checkers at AFP.

socialdist
4 / 5

Social distancing is an effective measure to prevent the Covid-19 from spreading.

Correct! This is TRUE

Wrong! This is TRUE

Banning gatherings, having people stay at home, closing schools, and other measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19 are working very well in decreasing transmission rates.”

Verified by fact-checkers at WHO.

washing
5 / 5

Drinking water frequently will drive the new coronavirus to your stomach where the acid kills it.

Correct! This is NOT TRUE

Wrong! This is NOT TRUE

The mouth isn't the main route of transmision, water might not actually successfully push it down to your stomach, and Covid-19 is considerably resistant to the acid that you would find in the stomach.

This is also verified by the WHO.

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