WHO announced that viruses can't travel on radio waves or mobile networks, stating that COVID-19 is a respiratory disease.
As stated by WHO on Friday, the disproved the myth, adding that COVID-19 was spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, speaks, or sneezes.
“People can also be infected by touching a contaminated surface and then their eyes, mouth or nose,” they said.
Additionally, the revealed that COVID-19 has been unfolding in many countries that did not have 5G mobile networks.
However, it also said that being infected with the new virus doesn't mean that the person would be infected forever, adding that people recovered from the disease.
“Most COVID-19 infected persons can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies.
“If you are infected by the disease, make sure you treat your symptoms.
“If you have cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early, but call your health facility by telephone first.
“Most patients recover thanks to supportive care,” WHO said.
WHO also disclosed that exposure to temperatures higher than 25C degrees would not prevent COVID-19.
“You can be infected with COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19,” the organisation noted.
It then stated that to be protected from the virus, people should indulge in frequent and thorough hand washing, avoid touching eyes, mouth, and nose.
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