Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, much fake news, and misinformation have surfaced. Whether they are the fruit of inhumane humor or hypothetical ignorance they post a serious threat in managing the spread of the virus. Here we have compiled 5 such myths: Myth: Young people (under 30s) are immune  Fact: People of all ages can be infected by the virus. However, …

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are: FeverTirednessDry coughDifficulty breathing (severe cases) Some infected persons may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Others may be infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell.  About 80% of infected persons recover from the disease without needing …

Ebola virus disease (EVD), is a disease of humans and other primates caused by an ebola virus. Symptoms start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus, with a fever, sore throat, muscle pain and headaches. Typically, vomiting, diarrhoea and rash follow, along with decreased functioning of the liver and kidneys. Around this time, affected people may begin to …

Leukemia is a malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes. Common symptoms may include: pain in the bones or joints, swollen lymph nodes that usually don’t hurt, fevers or night sweats, feeling weak or tired, bleeding and bruising easily, frequent infections, discomfort or swelling in the abdomen, …