More coronavirus myths busted

AS the period of lockdown to try and halt the spread of the Covid-19 virus continues, yet more myths have been circulating about the disease.

In a special video, the BBC's Reality Check's Chris Morris debunks some of the latest falsehoods.

One of the most common of these doing the rounds is that lemon juice protects against catching the virus, a myth which, according to the team, originated from a fake Chinese scientist on the internet.

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Other sometimes bizarre Covid-19 myths uncovered by the Reality Check team include:

• Holding one's breath for more than 10 second without discomfort is indicative of not being infected.
• Homemade hand sanitiser recipes, which are often harmful to the skin as they use products meant for cleaning surfaces, or simply do not work.
• The virus can survive on hard surfaces for a month. UK government advice suggests that 72 hours is the most likely maximum survival time for the virus.

Mr Morris reiterated the advice from the NHS and government that the most effective defence against Covid-19 is remaining at home and frequent hand washing.

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