"A certain brand of instant noodles contains pesticides" is spreading like wildfire in WeChat Moments? Don't let your parents be fooled by these rumors!

"Don't expose your nose when doing nucleic acid testing", "New masks must be shaken after unpacking before use", "First-person video of the crash of China Eastern Airlines passenger plane leaked"... How many of these ten rumors in the circle of friends have you seen, and how many times have you seen them?

Rumor 01

First-person video of China Eastern Airlines MU5735 crash leaked

On the afternoon of March 21, after the crash of China Eastern Airlines MU5735, a 10-second video was circulated on major social media platforms at home and abroad, which was allegedly taken by a passenger before the plane crashed. The video was shot from the window from a first-person perspective, and at around 8 seconds in, the plane seemed to be shaking violently, accompanied by screams from passengers.

the truth

The "first-person view of the crash of China Eastern Airlines MU5735" circulated online is misleading. It can be seen from the wing icon that it is not a China Eastern Airlines plane. The video is actually a simulation of a certain air crash, uploaded by a YouTube blogger.

(The Paper)

Comment: Respect the victims and their families, and do not spread unofficial information at will.

Rumor 02

No one is allowed to go out tomorrow.

Recently, a picture with the content "Everyone must stay at home tomorrow" has been circulating on the Internet.

the truth

Public security departments in many places have refuted the rumor, saying that the content of the picture is fake news. During the epidemic period, relevant information is subject to official release.

(Southeast Morning Post)

Comment: The editor guesses that the friend who forwarded the message doesn’t want to go to work.

Rumor 03

Don't show your nose when doing nucleic acid

There are rumors that: "When doing nucleic acid tests in Shanghai, people are required to push the mask up, leaving only the mouth exposed and the nose not exposed. This way, it is safe to breathe and there will be no infection. Otherwise, it is equivalent to not wearing a mask."

the truth

The doctor said: Theoretically, the risks of exposing your mouth and nose are actually the same. If there are really viruses in the air, the viruses can enter the mouth and cause infection.

(Beijing Youth Daily)

Comment: Wearing a mask correctly and keeping a distance of one meter are the correct ways to prevent the epidemic.

Rumor 04

A certain brand of beverage or instant noodles contains the banned pesticide carbendazim

There is a rumor that: "CCTV's "Focus Interview" revealed that Taiwan's Master Kong instant noodles contain carbendazim, a pesticide banned in Japan, which can cause cerebral palsy, liver tumors and other cancers after consumption."

the truth

After investigation, CCTV's "Focus Interview" did not report this, and no other authoritative organization has reported this matter. Previously, several brands of beverages were exposed to contain carbendazim, but they were later confirmed to be rumors.

(WeChat Security Center)

Comment: These are all old rumors, and they don’t know how to change the routine.

Rumor 05

Certification is required before the end of the month, otherwise pension benefits will be suspended

Recently, rumors have appeared in many places: "An important notice from the provincial social security department: all retirees must undergo facial recognition authentication before the end of February. If the authentication is not in place by March, their pensions will be suspended from April."

the truth

It has been confirmed that local human resources and social security departments have never issued such notices through official media.

(China Workers' Network)

Comment: The rumormonger is so mean that the old men and women couldn't sleep well all night.

Rumor 06

Shake the new mask before use after unpacking

Recently, a video of a man in a white coat has been widely circulated. The video said: "Newly unpacked masks contain ethylene oxide, a first-class carcinogen. After opening the package, you must shake the mask before using it, which can significantly reduce the ethylene oxide level."

the truth

The Hangzhou Municipal Market Supervision Bureau and the Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention both gave an answer: Ethylene oxide is a substance used to disinfect sterile medical masks. Medical masks from regular manufacturers can only be sold after passing testing. There is no need to worry about exceeding the standard for residual ethylene oxide content. You can wear them directly after opening the package.

(The Paper)

Comment: Not everyone who wears a white coat is an expert or a doctor.

Rumor 07

Brush your teeth immediately after the nucleic acid test

Recently, a "warm reminder" has been widely circulated on the Internet, saying "brush your teeth immediately after doing the nucleic acid test, rinse your mouth with white vinegar, and drink hot water to prevent infection."

the truth

Medical staff who collect nucleic acid samples said that they would spray alcohol immediately after completing each sample and strictly disinfect their hands. Secondly, the throat swab used by medical staff is a long cotton swab, and the operator can effectively avoid touching the face of the person being sampled when collecting samples, so the risk of cross-infection is very low.

(Shanghai Internet refutes rumors)

Comment: Nucleic acid testing is carried out in well-ventilated conditions, and aerosols will be quickly diluted by flowing air, so the risk of cross-infection is very low.

Rumor 08

The sampling cotton swabs for nucleic acid testing and antigen testing are toxic

A rumor about "sampling cotton swabs" being poisonous spread on the Internet, saying that the sampling cotton swabs used in nucleic acid testing contain carcinogens, which can cause pharyngitis at the mildest and more serious diseases at the worst. After hearing this, many elderly people resisted nucleic acid testing.

the truth

The sampling cotton swab is different from the cotton swabs used in daily life, but it does not contain reagents and is not toxic. The sampling cotton swab is actually called a "disposable sampler". It is a general product in the medical field that can be used to sample different parts of the body. It is not specially produced for nucleic acid testing or antigen testing, so the sampler will not contain other reagents.

(Shanghai Internet refutes rumors)

Comment: They are all Class I medical device products with strict production environment requirements and quality supervision standards. They are definitely non-toxic and harmless, so the necessary nucleic acid testing must still be done.

Rumor 09

Putting lemons on the bed can help you grow taller

It is said that lemons produce a special aroma that helps children fall asleep better. Children who get more deep sleep will grow faster.

the truth

This statement has no scientific basis. Whether a child can grow taller is not only affected by genetics, but also related to sleep, nutrition and exercise. Although sleep plays an important role, most children do not have difficulty falling asleep, and lemons do not have a sleep-inducing effect.

(Beijing Daily)

Comment: Regardless of whether it has a sleep-inducing effect, not everyone likes the scent of lemon.

Rumor 10

Chinese Football Association League suspended

Some online self-media broke the news that "the General Administration has instructed: the Chinese national football team's leagues at all levels will be temporarily suspended and plans will be formulated", which aroused heated discussions among netizens.

the truth

The Chinese Football Association confirmed that the contents of related articles, including this news, are all fabricated.

(China News Network)

Comment: Victory and defeat are common in sports competitions. Isn't it good to not dwell on the past and look to the future?

There is a lot of information on the Internet, so everyone should keep their eyes open and not follow the trend and forward information whose authenticity is unclear.

Source: WeChat Security Center