The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) “will not last long” in the Philippines because of its warm climate.
Read more, WHO has not said that temperatures affect the spread of the virus, , , Claim: A post on Facebook dated January 28 says that the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) "will not last long" in the Philippines because of our warm climate., "Wag po tayong mag-panic sa coronavirus. Ang bansang Pilipinas ay hindi tatagalan ng virus na ito dahil mainit na bansa tayo," said Facebook user Lita Jugo., "(Lets not panic over the coronavirus. The virus wont last long in the Philippines because were a hot country.)", Jugo also recommended taking vitamin C and herbal medicine, staying under the morning sun for heat and vitamin D, and avoiding airconditoned places like malls. "Panatilihin ang katawan ay pinapawisan o naiinitan, ayaw ng coronavirus \yan. Mapupuksa sila agad," she said., "(Make sure that your body is constantly sweating or hot, because the coronavirus doesnt like this. It will be eliminated right away.)", This claim was emailed to Rappler for checking. It has received 685 reactions, 86 comments, and more than 1,300 shares since it was posted., Rating: FALSE, "The facts: The World Health Organization (WHO) has not said that temperature affects the spread of 2019-nCoV and they dont recommend exposure to heat as protection or a treatment for the virus.", On its website, the WHO said that there is no specific treatment for diseases caused by 2019-nCoV, but the symptoms can be treated. It added that "supportive care for infected persons can be highly effective.", Protection from the virus recommended by the WHO includes:, At a press briefing on January 29, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the climate is not related to the spread of the 2019-nCoV. "There is no report or advisory coming from WHO to that effect. Whether it is less infectious or the cool weather in China at this time is helping propagate the virus is pure speculation,” Duque said., The Philippines confirmed its first case of 2019-nCoV on January 30. The Department of Health is tracking the people that this patient came in contact with in Cebu and Dumaguete. (READ: Novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV: What we know so far) – Vernise L. Tantuco/Rappler.com, Keep us aware of suspicious Facebook pages, groups, accounts, websites, articles, or photos in your network by contacting us at factcheck@rappler.com. Let us battle disinformation one Fact Check at a time., More fact checks on the 2019 nCoV:, These stories made other people, Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves)., Read more, Email:, Password:, Thank You.\n\nView your profile page\nhere OR\nClick close to continue., Fields with * are required., Email*:, Password*:, First Name:, Last Name:, Birthday:, Gender:, "Ive read the Rappler privacy statement, site use policy, comment moderation policy", Fields with * are required., Thank You.You have successfully updated your account.
FALSE: Coronavirus can be 'eliminated' by high temperatures