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COVID-19 FactCheck

COVID-19 FactCheck

When will we have a COVID-19 vaccine?

By Nigeria Health Watch
August 24, 2020
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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…
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Does wearing a mask reduce your oxygen level?

By Nigeria Health Watch
August 19, 2020
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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…
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Public health experts debunk COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch
August 12, 2020
2 Mins read
Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria, there has been an overwhelming amount of information on social media, websites and…
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Can You Get COVID-19 Twice?

By Nigeria Health Watch
August 3, 2020
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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…
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What do we know about pregnant women and COVID-19?

By Nigeria Health Watch
July 27, 2020
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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…
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Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19?

By Nigeria Health Watch
July 22, 2020
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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…
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Do digital thermometers kill neurons or damage the brain when a person's temperature is getting checked?

By Nigeria Health Watch
July 15, 2020
1 Mins read
Digital thermometers do not damage your brain in any way. Digital thermometers are universally used with children and adults and can come…
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Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19?

By Nigeria Health Watch
July 13, 2020
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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…
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Is COVID-19 the same as malaria?

By Nigeria Health Watch
July 2, 2020
1 Mins read
Is COVID-19 the same as malaria? No. COVID-19 and malaria may have similar symptoms but they are very different diseases with different…
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Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Meedan to counter Misinformation on COVID-19 in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch
June 23, 2020
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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…
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