Garlic, salt water will not protect against coronavirus- WHO
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Feb 03, 2020
Garlic, salt water will not protect against coronavirus- WHO
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that eating garlic and regularly rinsing nose with saline solution will not guard against coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV).
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Information obtained from WHO's website on Monday dispelled various myths and rumours surrounding the 2019-nCoV that could potentially harm the public's health.
WHO refuted some of the myths and rumours, noting that garlic was a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties.
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"However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from 2019-nCoV," it said.
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Also, it noted that there was no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline solution has protected people from the coronavirus infection.
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Also, it said that eating or putting on sesame oil does not block the 2019-nC0V from entering the body, adding that sesame oil does not kill coronavirus.
"There are some chemical disinfectants that can kill the infection on surface. These include bleach, chlorine based disinfectants, solvents, 75 per cent ethanol, peracetic acid and chloroform.
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"However, they have little or no impact on the virus if you put them on the skin or under your nose. It can even be dangerous to put these chemicals on your skin," it said.
The organisation stressed that there was no evidence that gargling mouthwash can protect people from 2019-nCoV infection.
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"Some brands of mouthwash can eliminate certain microbes for a few minutes in the saliva in your mouth. However, this does not mean they protect you from 2019-nCoV infection," the world health body said.
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WHO also noted that it was safe to receive packages from China, adding that such people were not at risk of contracting coronavirus through the package.
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"From previous analysis, we know that coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as objects or packages," it said.
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Also, it said that vaccines against pneumonia such as Pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, does not provide protection against the new virus.
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"The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV and WHO is supporting the efforts.
"These vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV. Vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health,'' the health organisation said.
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It advised countries to prepare to communicate rapidly, regularly and transparently with their citizens.
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WHO also urged countries to prepare existing public health communication networks, media and community engagement staff to be ready for a possible case and for the appropriate response if it happens.
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News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan City, China, on Dec. 31, 2019.
According to the WHO, as of Feb.2, 2019-nCoV has been confirmed in 23 other countries, with 14,557 cases globally, 14,411 of the confirmed cases were in China.
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The 2019-nCoV has resulted in 305 deaths, 304 in China, and the first reported case outside China, was in the Philippines. (NAN)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that eating garlic and regularly rinsing nose with saline solution will not guard against coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV).
READ ALSO: Abductors Of DPO Detains Person Who Delivered Ransom, Issues Threat
Information obtained from WHO's website on Monday dispelled various myths and rumours surrounding the 2019-nCoV that could potentially harm the public's health.
READ ALSO: WATCH VIDEO: Atiku's son speaks from COVID-19 Isolation center
WHO refuted some of the myths and rumours, noting that garlic was a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties.
READ ALSO: Why Comfort Emmanson Has Grounds to Sue Ibom Air: Legal and Ethical Reasons to Pursue a Lawsuit
"However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from 2019-nCoV," it said.
READ ALSO: Kidnapped Female Zamfara College Of Health Students Released | READ IN FULL
Also, it noted that there was no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline solution has protected people from the coronavirus infection.
READ ALSO: How a Nigerian Professor's AI System Could Predict Depression Before Symptoms Emerge
Also, it said that eating or putting on sesame oil does not block the 2019-nC0V from entering the body, adding that sesame oil does not kill coronavirus.
"There are some chemical disinfectants that can kill the infection on surface. These include bleach, chlorine based disinfectants, solvents, 75 per cent ethanol, peracetic acid and chloroform.
READ ALSO: REVEALED: How Common House Rats Can Kill - Shocking Truth Behind Silent Deaths in Nigerian Homes
"However, they have little or no impact on the virus if you put them on the skin or under your nose. It can even be dangerous to put these chemicals on your skin," it said.
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The organisation stressed that there was no evidence that gargling mouthwash can protect people from 2019-nCoV infection.
READ ALSO: MUST READ: On the recent upsurge of killings in Southern Kaduna - El-Rufai breaks silence
"Some brands of mouthwash can eliminate certain microbes for a few minutes in the saliva in your mouth. However, this does not mean they protect you from 2019-nCoV infection," the world health body said.
WHO also noted that it was safe to receive packages from China, adding that such people were not at risk of contracting coronavirus through the package.
READ ALSO: Jim Iyke Sparks Outrage: "Doctors Are Trained Not to Heal - Sickness Is Their Business"
"From previous analysis, we know that coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as objects or packages," it said.
Also, it said that vaccines against pneumonia such as Pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, does not provide protection against the new virus.
READ ALSO: Abductors Of DPO Detains Person Who Delivered Ransom, Issues Threat
"The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV and WHO is supporting the efforts.
READ ALSO: WATCH VIDEO: Atiku's son speaks from COVID-19 Isolation center
"These vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV. Vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health,'' the health organisation said.
READ ALSO: Why Comfort Emmanson Has Grounds to Sue Ibom Air: Legal and Ethical Reasons to Pursue a Lawsuit
It advised countries to prepare to communicate rapidly, regularly and transparently with their citizens.
READ ALSO: Kidnapped Female Zamfara College Of Health Students Released | READ IN FULL
WHO also urged countries to prepare existing public health communication networks, media and community engagement staff to be ready for a possible case and for the appropriate response if it happens.
READ ALSO: How a Nigerian Professor's AI System Could Predict Depression Before Symptoms Emerge
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan City, China, on Dec. 31, 2019.
According to the WHO, as of Feb.2, 2019-nCoV has been confirmed in 23 other countries, with 14,557 cases globally, 14,411 of the confirmed cases were in China.
READ ALSO: REVEALED: How Common House Rats Can Kill - Shocking Truth Behind Silent Deaths in Nigerian Homes
The 2019-nCoV has resulted in 305 deaths, 304 in China, and the first reported case outside China, was in the Philippines. (NAN)
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Garlic, salt water will not protect against coronavirus- WHO
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Garlic, salt water will not protect against coronavirus- WHO
Garlic, salt water will not protect against coronavirus- WHO
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi