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. 2020 Sep 18;8:494. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00494

Table 2.

Relating frequencies (%) related to various myths.

Myths True (%) False (%)
New coronavirus cannot be transmitted in hot and humid climates. 23.89% 76.11%
Cold weather can kill new coronavirus. 21.20% 78.80%
The new coronavirus can be transmitted through mosquito bites. 26.34% 73.66%
Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kills the new coronavirus. 31.52% 68.48%
Hand-dryers are effective in killing new coronavirus. 33.61% 66.39%
Vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus. 22.55% 77.45%
Regularly rinsing your nose with saline can help in preventing infection with the new coronavirus. 18.96% 81.04%
Eating garlic can help in preventing infection with the new coronavirus. 32.45% 67.55%