People who drink alcohol will not be infected with 2019 novel coronavirus infection.

A tweet posted by the World Health Organisation states that drinking alcohol does not protect from 2019 novel coronavirus infection.

A tweet posted by the World Health Organisation states that drinking alcohol does not protect from 2019 novel coronavirus infection.A newspaper clipping from Hindi daily Saamna stated that consuming alcohol will keep the coronavirus away.

The World Health Organisation in a tweet on 8 February 2020, posted a graphic image recommending the public that drinking alcohol does not protect from 2019- coronavirus infection. People who do not drink alcohol should not start drinking in an attempt to prevent 2019-coronavirus infection.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had suggested that if soap and water are not readily available, one can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to wash the hands.

Therefore, the posts on social media are spreading fake information regarding the ongoing novel coronavirus issue.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.