False posts online have distorted symptoms of the coronavirus and peddled miracle cures. Members of the public are urged to follow the advice of established institutions like WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to beware of claims suggesting ways to prevent the virus. Here are some of the claims spreading online, and the facts you need to know about them. ----------------------------------------------------------- CLAIM: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people shave off facial hair to protect against the new coronavirus. THE FACTS: Reports that the CDC published an infographic recommending that men shave their beards...
