Video Update: Santa Dominguez on Dispelling COVID-19 Urban Legends and Myths

By Catalina Island Health

Date Posted: April 24, 2020

CI Health's Santa Dominguez Dispels Urban Legends and Myths surrounding COVID-19

Catalina Island Health's Santa Dominguez, F.N.P. works to dispel some common (and not so common) myths running wild on Facebook and throughout the community.

Remember!

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Today’s questions include:
  • How is California doing in terms of infection and death rates when compared to other states?
  • Can pets and animals give you Coronavirus?
  • Do masks prevent Coronavirus infection?
  • Can children get Coronavirus?
  • Do I need to disinfect my groceries, can I get COVID-19 by ingesting contaminated food?
  • Do warm environments kill COVID-19?
  • Should I seek care when I'm sick, have an emergency, or need to speak with my physician?
  • Are Coronavirus death rates inflated?
  • Can the Coronavirus live in the air?
  • How long does Coronavirus live on surfaces?
  • Can we get immunity without being exposed?
  • Should I go to Leo's when I'm sick?