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COVID19 Fact Check
Drinking alcohol protects me against COVID-19?
No, Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.
The harmful use of alcohol increases your risk of health problems.
Thermal scanners can detect COVID-19?
Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature). They CANNOT detect people who are infected with COVID-19. There are many causes of fever. Call your healthcare provider if you need assistance or seek immediate medical care if you have fever and live in an area with malaria or dengue.
There are drugs licensed for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19?
While several drug trials are ongoing, there is currently no proof that hydroxychloroquine or any other drug can cure or prevent COVID-19. The misuse of hydroxychloroquine can cause serious side effects and illness and even lead to death. WHO is coordinating efforts to develop and evaluate medicines to treat COVID-19.