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Fear and misinformation is a hotbed for myths.
So, the mounting number of falsehoods surrounding COVID-19 may not come as much of a surprise.
But here at Life Noggin, we have your back and I'm going to clear up some of those myths right now: Coronavirus myth #1 Only older people can get it While older individuals and those with medical issues are more at risk of developing serious complications, anyone can become infected.
, One study found that children under 10 had a similar rate of infection as the general population.
In each group, about 8 percent of individuals became infected.
Number 2: Getting coronavirus is a death sentence The majority of people, around 80 percent, will only get a mild case.
The most common symptoms, affecting anywhere from 44 to 99 percent of patients, are fever, cough, and fatigue.
, , About 14 percent will get a more severe case, with symptoms like difficulty breathing and pneumonia.
