​Will there be a COVID-19 vaccine available to the public soon?

Belief: There is a new COVID-19 vaccine, specifically Pfizer’s, that will be available shortly to everyone.
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Reality: The Pfizer vaccine is still undergoing a clinical trial. However, after the required two months of safety data are collected, Pfizer hopes to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

​Can antibiotics, disinfectants, and supplements cure COVID-19?

Belief: Antibiotics, disinfectants, and supplements can treat COVID-19.

​Can certain substances prevent COVID-19?

Belief: Certain substances such as hydroxychloroquine and essential oils have been authorized to prevent or treat COVID-19.

Can you get COVID-19 from food or water?

A: According to Mayo Clinic, there is currently no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is transmissible by eating or handling food.

​Are Black Lives Matter protests responsible for COVID-19 rise?

Belief: The Black Lives Matter protests are responsible for the rise in COVID-19 in the U.S.

Which masks protect against COVID-19 and wildfire smoke?

A: N95 masks without an exhalation valve protect against COVID-19 and wildfire smoke. However, experts recommend reserving N95 masks for healthcare professionals.

​Can you get COVID-19 from mail?

Belief: I can contract COVID-19 via mail and other imported goods.

​California surpasses New York on daily COVID-19 cases

On Tuesday, California reported over 2,600 COVID-19 cases, surpassing its daily record of 2,417 cases from April 29. With over 1,500 cases, a majority of them came from Los Angeles County.

California governor announces the state’s plan for reopening

On Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan to slowly reopen California and possibly schools, according to the New York Times.

​FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19 under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).