Coronavirus: Myth-Busting From the Experts

10 x mini-podcasts

There’s such much rumour and misinformation out there around the coronavirus, we’re here to help separate the facts from the myths.

In each of these bite-sized shows, Tim Samuels - award-winning journalist and host of the BBC’s wellness podcast All Hail Kale - explores a particular myth or assumption. Providing the facts is Dr Rob Cook, Healthcare Clinical Director at the Economist Intelligence Unit - whose team of analysts have been poring through all the available information. More information also available at Covid-19Facts.com.

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Can You Catch Coronavirus From Home Deliveries? 

Are you at risk of picking up the virus from a parcel - and how long can Covid-19 survive for on different surfaces?

Can Coronavirus Be Passed On During Sex?

Is there any way Covid-19 can be transmitted during sex - and is kissing actually riskier than intercourse?

Will The Summer Slow Down the Pandemic?

Is a hot summer is likely to halt Covid-19 - in the same way that flu tends to be seasonal?

Can You Catch Coronavirus a Second Time?

Once you’ve had Covid-19, are you likely to have immunity against getting the virus again?

Can Anti-Malarial Drugs Cure Coronavirus?

Is there any substance to the hype around anti-malarials as a potential treatment for Covid-19?

Will A Vaccine Be Ready Within the Next Month Or So?

Is a vaccine really is as close as some are claiming - and could the usual protocols  be accelerated?

Does Losing Smell Mean You Have Coronavirus? 

Is a loss of smell and taste a clear sign of Covid-19 infection - and which are the definitive symptoms to trust?

Can Cats and Dogs Spread Coronavirus?

Exploring whether pets can not only catch Covid-19 - but potentially pass-on the infection to us.

Are Mutations Making Coronavirus More Aggressive?

Are there different strains of the virus - and does that indicate a more aggressive mutation is at play?

Can A Sauna or Hot Bath Kill Coronavirus?

Could the heat of a hot bath or sauna could kill-off Covid-19 - or is this just an unfounded myth pushed by sauna-makers?

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