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5 New COVID-19 Myths plus 5 More that Won't Go Away

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be fertile ground for odd and often dangerous myths about transmission, prevention, and treatment. We found 5 new ones.

The World Health Organization updates its COVID-19 Myth Busters page on a regular basis to provide the public with accurate information about the virus, how it is spread, and appropriate measures to reduce the chances of becoming infected. Recently it added 5 new myths that may be circulating among your patients. They lead this slide show, followed by 5 other myths that are still prevalent.

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