Who debunks 13 myths about coronavirus
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The article was written by Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and Dr. H. Clifford Lane, Deputy Director of the NIAID. The article was published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on March 17, 2020.
In the article, Dr. Fauci and Dr. Lane address 13 common myths and misconceptions about COVID-19, providing scientific evidence to debunk them. The myths they address include:
- Myth: COVID-19 is just like the flu.
- Myth: COVID-19 is a hoax.
- Myth: COVID-19 is only a problem for older adults and those with underlying health conditions.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not airborne.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not contagious before symptoms appear.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not contagious after symptoms have resolved.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated surfaces.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated objects.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated food or water.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated animals.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated air.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated soil.
- Myth: COVID-19 is not spread through contact with contaminated water.
Dr. Fauci and Dr. Lane provide evidence-based information to clarify the facts about COVID-19, including its transmission, symptoms, and prevention. Their article aims to help reduce misinformation and promote public understanding of the virus.