WHO Myth busters: Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease
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WHO Myth busters: Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease

BirSingh April 18, 2020 1 min read

WHO Myth busters: Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease Taking a hot bath will not […]

WHO Myth busters: Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease

Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. 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.


Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

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