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In the war against the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, science and healthcare measures are our strongest weapons. But despite the unprecedented scientific data being uncovered about the virus and the disease it causes, misinformation is still widespread.

Not only are old half-truths and debunked myths still making the rounds, but some of this misinformation has the potential to get people hurt or sick. Tap or click here to see which coronavirus stories are fact or fiction.

To protect yourself and your loved ones, you need to know the facts behind the virus and what can keep you safe. This must-see video clip from The Kim Komando Show goes over some of the most common myths and explains what you actually need to do to stay healthy.

Watch and share this video with your loved ones

Social media makes it easier than ever for rumors and bad information to go (pardon the pun) viral. People are quick to absorb and share the things they read, which can lead to debunked stories and intentional disinformation to rise above scientific facts.

And in regards to the novel coronavirus, few topics are subject to more misinformation than cures and remedies. It’s gotten to the point where online shopping outlets are banning and deleting anything that presents itself as a cure for COVID-19. Tap or click to see why the FDA finally brought the hammer down on fake COVID-19 cures.

But if you want to know the best ways to stay safe, Kim and the staff of The Kim Komando Show have put together a video with up-to-date information on coronavirus myths and facts. Please watch this video and share it with your friends and family.

Many of these myths propagate because they can help somebody come off as more credible to their followers. Others circulate because someone out there is trying to sell you something.

There is even an entire Wikipedia article describing the intentional misinformation being spread by foreign governments to muddy the waters and cast blame. Put all these factors together with an eager, social media-addicted population and you have a recipe for Fake News and confusion.

Here are just some of the fake remedies and protective measures people are sharing that won’t do anything to keep you safe.

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