In the current situation, where the whole world is fighting the war against Coronaviruses using all the tools available like antivirus, medicines, etc. there is another silent killer people are getting infected with – “Corona Myths”. Let’s watch these videos to understand the common myths floating around in our society.
Current situation (as on March 2023)
As of March 2023, there have been over 688 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over 6.8 million deaths. The United States has the highest number of cases and deaths, followed by India, Brazil, France, and Germany. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy, with millions of people losing their jobs and businesses being forced to close. The pandemic has also had a significant impact on education, with schools and universities being closed for extended periods of time.
The good news is that the development of vaccines has helped to slow the spread of the virus and reduce the number of deaths. As of March 8, 2023, over 11.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered worldwide. However, there are still many people who have not been vaccinated, and the virus continues to pose a threat to public health.
It is important to continue to take precautions to protect yourself from COVID-19, such as getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and social distancing. You can also help to protect others by getting vaccinated and by staying home if you are sick.
Here are some additional information about the current situation of COVID-19 worldwide:
- The number of new cases and deaths is declining in many countries, but the virus is still circulating and there is a risk of new outbreaks.
- The Omicron variant is still the dominant strain of the virus, but it is less severe than previous variants.
- There is a new subvariant of Omicron, called BA.2, which is spreading rapidly in some countries.
- The development of new vaccines and treatments is ongoing, but it is not yet clear when they will be available.
- The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue for some time, and it is important to stay informed about the latest developments.
Hope you liked these informative videos and that much misinformation has been busted. Stay home, and stay safe everyone!! See ya in the next posts. Please share these with your close ones.
Further Readings
- https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
- https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/thailand/12myths-final099bfbf976c54d5fa3407a65b6d9fa9d.pdf
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronavirus-myths-explored
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