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Georgia Department of Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report


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Georgia Department of Public Health


Fulton County Board of Health


Fulton County COVID-19 Distribution by City and Zip Code Reports


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC COVID-19 Page


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Monday, March 16, 2020

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

From the World Health Organization:https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates
From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.


Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.

There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water.


See many more at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters