The emergence and spread of the Coronavirus, Covid-19, around the world has been accompanied by the emergence of incorrect information about the prevention of the epidemic, and it has spread widely to many, while global health experts have warned of these fallacies due to their seriousness, as it may help to spread more Cases sometimes, especially given its wide spread through social media.
Here we review eight fallacies that scientists warn of, according to a report published by the British website "The Sun", as it is the most prevalent about the means to prevent corona virus:

1- Vitamin C can protect humans from infection with the virus:

Many believe that taking doses of vitamin C prevents the common cold, but there is no strong evidence currently, that this vitamin will help to combat the Corona virus. Meanwhile, a number of Chinese scientists are currently testing people with the virus to discover the effects of vitamin C on Covid-19, but the results have not been released yet.

2- Drinking fluids every 15 minutes protects against the virus:

Some claimed that the mouth should be kept moist, and therefore suggested that they take sips of water every 15 minutes to help the virus flow into the body, as the stomach acid would kill it. But in reality, while drinking water prevents dehydration, it will not prevent anyone from contracting the emerging coronavirus, and there is no clear indication that drinking fluids can protect against complications.

3- Shaving facial hair prevents injury:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that men shave a beard to protect against corona, but this procedure originally dates back to 2017, before the spread of Covid-19, and was intended for health professionals wearing respirators, with a view to protecting them. This procedure now comes, according to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive, because the beard “makes it impossible to put the medical mask well on the face.” This led to rumors that the shaving of facial hair will help protect against the Covid-19 virus, but it will not.

4- Hand dryers kill «corona»:

Rumors have circulated that using hot air from a hand dryer for 30 seconds can kill the virus, but the World Health Organization has stated that this is incorrect and will not kill the new strain of the virus. "To protect yourself from the Corona virus, you must frequently clean your hands by rubbing them with alcohol-based sterilizers or washing them with soap and water, and once you clean your hands, you should dry them well using paper towels or a warm air dryer," the organization said.

5- Mouthwash eliminates the virus:

Mouthwash cannot protect against infection with the emerging coronavirus. The World Health Organization indicated that "there is no evidence that the use of mouthwash will protect you from infection with the Corona virus."
"Some brands or mouthwashes can eliminate some microbes for a few minutes in saliva, however, this does not mean that they protect you from infection with Covid-19," she added.

6- Eat garlic to prevent infection:

Eating garlic can help treat a common cold, but it will not prevent infection with the emerging coronavirus. The World Health Organization confirms that "garlic is a healthy food that may contain some antimicrobial properties, however, there is no evidence that eating it protects people from the Corona virus."

7- Sprinkling alcohol on the body protects against injury:

The World Health Organization has criticized people who claim that spraying alcohol or chlorine throughout the body will kill viruses that have already entered the body. "Spraying such materials can harm clothing or mucous membranes (such as eyes and mouth) ... be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be beneficial for disinfection of surfaces, but within the framework of appropriate recommendations."

8- Messages and packages coming from China are unsafe:

Contrary to popular assumptions, it is safe to receive packages from China. The World Health Organization said: "People who receive goods from China are not at risk of contracting the emerging coronavirus."
She explained that through previous analyzes, "we know that coronaviruses do not last long on things, such as letters or parcels."