We have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases in the LU4 area of Luton. If you live in the postcodes shown below 👇 please book a test to help reduce the spread of the virus and save lives.

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A lot of people are confused about the type of mask they should be using for the coronavirus. Our Care4Luton team member has broken down the type of mask that you should be using and why it is useful against the virus. @UpRising_UK @UpRising_Beds #coronavirus #nhs

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MYTH 9: ANTIBIOTICS KILL CORONAVIRUS Truth: antibiotics kill bacteria not viruses. You have to let your immune system fight off viruses. Meanwhile, you can take painkillers to ease body aches and fever, etc.

MYTH 8: ONLY OLDER ADULTS ARE BEING INFECTED BY THIS VIRUS Truth: anyone can catch this virus, some people's symptoms tend to be more or less severe. Older adults and any individuals with pre-existing illnesses such as diabetes or asthma are more likely to be severely affected

MYTH 7: DRINKING BLEACH WILL KILL OFF THE CORONAVIRUS Truth: Noooo! That's the path to self destruction!

Although garlic is good for the immune system in general, it won't "protect" you from the coronavirus. Same goes for herbs and any other home remedies too. 2/2

MYTH 6: EATING GARLIC AND/OR HERBS WILL PROTECT YOU FROM GETTING THE CORONAVIRUS Truth: the only thing garlic will give you is smelly breath. 1/2

So far there doesn't seem to be any concrete evidence to suggest that ibuprofen can make coronavirus worse although some health advisers are telling people to take paracetamol until they find any further evidence regarding ibuprofen and covid-19. 2/2

MYTH 5: AVOID IBUPROFEN IF YOU ARE INFECTED WITH THE DISEASE Truth: First and foremost, ask for your health adviser's advice before you take things into your own hands! 1/2

MYTH 4: 5G CAUSED COVID-19 Truth: Coronavirus itself has actually been around for decades, covid-19 is just a new strain of this virus that came out in 2019.

MYTH 3: WARM WEATHER WILL GET RID OF THE CORONAVIRUS Truth: at the moment, the scientists are not sure as to how the coming temperatures will affect the coronavirus. Also, hot countries have been affected by this virus too.

Truth: Breathing through your nose leads things through the airways straight to your lungs too!

MYTH 2: DRINKING WATER EVERY 15 MINUTES WILL WASH THE VIRUS DOWN INTO THE STOMACH WHERE THE ACID IN THE STOMACH WILL KILL OFF THE VIRUS. IF YOU DON'T DRINK WATER REGULARLY, THE VIRUS CAN ENTER THE AIRWAYS AND INTO YOUR LUNGS WHICH IS DANGEROUS

Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds also doesn't mean that you don't have coronavirus - it could be early days. 3/3

... that they have been falsely credited and have nothing to do with this claim. Holding your breath for 10 seconds is not a suitable "at home" test. Someone with a respiratory illness/older adults may have a hard time holding their breath due to tightness, etc. 2/3