conference on February 15, 2020, he declared that “we’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic.”“Fake news spreads faster and more easily than this virus and is just as dangerous,” he emphasized.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.However, it can be difficult to tell what is credible and what is not given the sheer quantity of information that people are sharing both on and offline.Previously on Medical News Today, we compiled a list of 28 myths surrounding the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
In this Special Feature, we will take an in-depth look at five more persistent myths and explain why people should not take them.