Myth vs. Fact: Tampa Bay Doctor Sets Record Straight On Coronavirus
Myth vs. Fact: Tampa Bay Doctor Sets Record Straight On Coronavirus
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A third person in Florida tested “presumptively positive” for the coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 60.
Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman tells 8 On Your Side that while there is a lot of information being circulated about COVID-19, there are also several myths about the virus.
MYTH: Wearing a face mask will protect you from the coronavirus
Fact: U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams took to Twitter in late February, urging people to stop buying face mask saying “seriously people – STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus.”
