COVID-19 Pandemic- Revisiting the Myths.

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Shaina Dutta , Sourya Acharya , Samarth Shukla, Neema Acharya

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V7I5P103

How to Cite?

Shaina Dutta , Sourya Acharya , Samarth Shukla, Neema Acharya, "COVID-19 Pandemic- Revisiting the Myths.," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 7,  no. 5, pp. 7-10, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V7I5P103

Abstract:

Corona virus disease also known as Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus -2(SARS-CoV-2)which originated from Wuhan in China has engulfed the whole globe. Alot of panic has been created in the whole world because if this disease. There are many queries and misconceptions regarding this disease and people tend to believe every little thing that is circulated in the society without confirming it. This review article has thrown light on the myths and false news doing round about the disease and its outcome and spread.

Keywords:

COVID-19, corona virus, fever, china, disease, myths.

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