A Snapshot on popular beliefs and misconceptions associated with
COVID-19 pandemic
- Chanchal Maheshwari,
- Shehroz Khan
Abstract
Misinformation and misconceptions about certain diseases and infections
have always triumphed in the world creating a sense of horror among
people. Without proper guidance and counseling, ties with these myths
cause panic and agitation giving an incentive to believe in them
thoughtlessly. SARS-COV2, globally known as Coronavirus disease 19
emerged as a dreadful viral condition affecting millions of people all
across the globe. With the rise in the frequency of cases of COVID-19,
myths started to escalate resulting in a reduction in actually needed
practices and precautionary measures. With passage of time various facts
and invalid information has emerged disrupting the course of life. This
paper highlights the role of misconceptions that spread like wildfire
during COVID-19 pandemic.