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Coronavirus: Myth vs. Fact

Beware of the rampant misinformation doing the rounds

Last updated: April 07, 2020 | 15:36

Yousra Zaki, Assistant Editor Features and Shyam A. Krishna, Acting Editor

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Source: World Health Organisation

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