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'Coronavirus is real': Parineeti Chopra wants people to stop being overconfident & stupid, urges fans to change attitude

The actor warned that COVID-19 is extremely contagious and unstoppable.

By ET Online and Agencies | Updated:
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"Stop thinking you are smarter than coronavirus. You are not," said Parineeti Chopra.
NEW DELHI: Coronavirus is real as 73 cases were reported on Thursday in India from various states such as Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan and Kerala.

While the rising number of cases has become a global concern, many still believe several myths about COVID-19. Actor Parineeti Chopra took to social media to bust the myths, urging the fans to not be 'overconfident' and 'stupid'.

"Stop calling it a 'hype on social media'. Stop saying 'it only affects the elderly'. Stop saying 'oh but the death rate of flu is more'. Stop thinking you are smarter than the virus. You are not. Coronavirus is real. It's extremely contagious and unstoppable. Please be smart. And be safe," her social media post read.



The 31-year-old star shared the Facebook post of Cristina Higgins, an American living in Italy - the heart of coronavirus.


Earlier in February, the 'Ishaqzaade' actor, who is currently training for the Sania Nehwal biopic, had shared her pictures wearing a mask, and wrote, "Sad, but I guess this is the situation now. Stay safe guys."
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Here's Cristina Higgins's complete Facebook post:


On Tuesday, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor sent his heartwarming wishes to his fans on the occasion of Holi and advised them to be careful of the coronavirus.


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Last week on Friday, actor Kartik Aryan wished his 'Dostana 2' co-star Janhvi Kapoor on her birthday with a black-and-white image, asking her to wash hands in the wake of Coronavirus outbreak.


Various B-town celebrities had united to spread awareness about the novel virus and stop panic on social media.
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has suggested avoiding handshake or hugging. He has insisted on traditional Indian ways of greeting like salaam and namaste. Sharing Salman's post on Instagram, actress Bipasha Basu wrote: "With Awareness and good hygiene we can fight anything. Well said @beingsalmankhan."


Not mentioning coronavirus directly, director Rohit Shetty has reposted nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's post pertaining to "Common sense to deal with uncommon threats" on Instagram. The post offers tips like having amla daily, consumption of turmeric milk at night, hot water bath with neem leaves, washing hands before eating and refraining from shaking hands.


Veteran actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha took to Twitter to spread awareness through a series of tweets. In one tweet, he has appealed to all to stop rumor mongering.

"From #SafdarjungHospital & to all other hospitals. The fear that has gripped the city/nation should be cleared out by the media who can play an important role by preventing outright negative & fake news. Rumour mongering must stop. Media can be positive & responsible in these fearful & stressful times. They can also be very helpful in keeping the matter calm & fruitful. #CaronaVirus"


Advising all to drink hot water in another tweet, he wrote: "This time, the Wuhan virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed at a temperature of 26-27 degrees. Therefore, drink more hot water. You can tell your friends and relatives to drink more hot water to prevent it. Go under the Sun. It has been cold recently, and drinking hot water is also very comfortable. It is not a cure and is good for the body. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink ice, remember!"

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Reality: UV lamps should not be used to sterilise hands or other areas of skin. Far from killing the virus, the UV radiation can actually cause skin irritation.
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Myth: Thermal scanners can help detect infected people.

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Myth: Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over the body kill the coronavirus.

Reality: Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. In fact, spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (ie eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be used to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.
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Reality: Sesame oil does not kill coronavirus. There are some chemical disinfectants that can kill the 2019-nCoV on surfaces. These include bleach or chlorine-based disinfectants, solvents, 75 per cent ethanol, peracetic acid and chloroform. However, they have little or no impact on the virus if you put them on the skin or under your nose. It can even be dangerous to put these chemicals on your skin.
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Myth: Coronavirus mainly affects older people.

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Myth: Rinsing your nose with saline will help prevent coronavirus infection.

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Myth: It’s not safe to receive letters or packages from China.

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Myth: Pets at home can spread the coronavirus

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