When will we have a COVID-19 vaccine?
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Prior to COVID-19, the shortest amount of time it took to develop a vaccine was for mumps and it took roughly four…
Does wearing a mask reduce your oxygen level?
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NO. There is no evidence that wearing a mask can reduce oxygen levels. Even doctors and healthcare professionals wearing N95 masks (which…
Public health experts debunk COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria
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Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria, there has been an overwhelming amount of information on social media, websites and…
Can You Get COVID-19 Twice?
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We do not know for sure, but it may be possible. More evidence is needed to determine whether or not reinfection can…
What do we know about pregnant women and COVID-19?
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It is not currently known if pregnant women are more susceptible to COVID-19 than the general public, nor whether they are more…
Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19?
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Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19? No. Gloves can only prevent infection if you don’t touch your…
Do digital thermometers kill neurons or damage the brain when a person's temperature is getting checked?
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Digital thermometers do not damage your brain in any way. Digital thermometers are universally used with children and adults and can come…
Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19?
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Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19? What Meedan’s experts say No, drinking alcohol does not prevent or cure COVID-19. Alcohol-based hand…
Is COVID-19 the same as malaria?
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Is COVID-19 the same as malaria? No. COVID-19 and malaria may have similar symptoms but they are very different diseases with different…
Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Meedan to counter Misinformation on COVID-19 in Nigeria
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23 June, 2020 | Abuja – Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Meedan to counter Misinformation on COVID-19 in Nigeria Concerned by the…