Question: Read the following statements about the COVID-19 and select the correct answer using code given below-
i. COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
ii. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus and recover without requiring special treatment.
iii. Mosquito bite can cause Corona disease.
Which one of above statement is wrong-
a) Only (i)
b) (i) and ii
c) Only (iii)
d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-
- Under an UN initiative, over 100 scientists have joined hands to tackle the issue of misinformation around Covid-19 vaccines.
- Under this initiative they will put their best effort to build confidence by busting myths and sharing information on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines via the social media.
- The United Nations (UN) in this regard has teamed up with Team Halo in collaboration with The Vaccine Confidence Project at the University of London.
- The UN through this team will tackle misinformation and misleading information about the Kovid-19 vaccine.
- Globally, the initiative is supported by scientists who are involved in the race of coronavirus vaccine development across the world’s top institutes.
- Institutes, like Imperial College London, Harvard Medical School, University of Sao Paulo and University of Barcelona etc. have associated with the initiative.
- In India, over 22 scientists have joined the campaign.
- Besides India; Team Halo aims to highlight the work undertaken by scientists in the UK, the US, South Africa, France, Spain etc.
- It wants create a platform for communication between the scientists working on Covid-19 vaccines and the citizens of these countries.
- Scientists participating in Team Halo are keen to emphasise the global nature of their work and recognise the contribution made by thousands around the world.
About COVID-19 :-
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
- Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.
- Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
- The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus.
- You should know how the disease it causes and how it spreads.
- Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
- The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- It is therefore important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
About Team Halo:-
- Team Halo was established in partnership with the Vaccine Confidence Project at the University of London’s school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
- The ‘halo’ represents the ring of connected science that circles the globe.
- It is proud to collaborate with the UN Verified Initiative and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
- Support is provided by Luminate, IKEA Foundation and the Global Challenges Foundation.
By – Rajesh Tripathi
Links:-
https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/over-100-scientists-join-hands-with-un-to-bust-covid-19-vaccine-myths-120111700548_1.html
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/scientists-join-hands-to-dispel-covid-19-vaccine-misinformation-in-un-backed-initiative/article33118590.ece