Mythbusters
In general:
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Antibiotics do NOT work against viruses. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics should NOT be used as prevention or treatment of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 CAN transmit in areas of hot climate, and cases have been reported globally.
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Cold weather and climates CANNOT kill COVID-19
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Mosquito bites CANNOT transmit the new Coronavirus. Transmission through respiratory droplets is the only method of spread.
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Hair dryers and UV disinfectant lamps are NOT recommended to be used to kill the coronavirus.
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Vaccines against pneumonia do NOT offer protection against the new coronavirus.
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Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds without discomfort or coughing does NOT mean you are free from COVID-19
Source: WHO, Johns Hopkins
Medications:
1. Ibuprofen
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Taking Ibuprofen, motrin, or other NSAIDs will NOT worsen COVID-19, but there is also no evidence of benefit besides treating the common symptoms.
Source: WHO
2. Drugs that regulate angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
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Taking ACE inhibitors (-prils) and ARBs (-sartans), common drugs for high blood pressure, do NOT put you at more risk for COVID-19 as of now. However, we do know that the Sars-CoV-2 uses ACE2 to get into our cells.
Source: Rapid response letter addressing the potential association between ACE inhibitors and SARS-CoV-2
3. Hydroxychloroquine
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There is currently no evidence that Hydroxychloroquine should be taken prophylactic against SARS-CoV-2 to prevent COVID-19, however, pre-clinical in vitro studies suggest it has activity against SARS-CoV-2.