Skip to main content

Fake News | UNICEF | Coronavirus




یونیسیف کے نام سے پھیلنے والا یہ میسیج اور اس میسیج کی بنیاد پر بننے والی وڈیوز صرف افواہیں ہیں۔ ان کا حقیقت سے کوئی تعلق نہیں۔

This message is a perfect example of how fake news about Coronavirus are spreading around the world. A few days back, the message was viral on Whatsapp saying the information was from UNICEF. However, any link from UNICEF was not provided in the message.

Now, someone has written UNICEF at the top and also included their institution's logo and name but everything else is the same. If one would see carefully the asterisk marks (*), used in Whatsapp to bold the text, are also there.

In a few more days, someone may replace the name at the top with the logo of UNICEF and the message would seem to be an official statement. The statement would spread around the world like coronavirus itself.



"اس وقت ہمارا  سب سے بڑا دشمن خود کرونا وائرس نہیں بلکہ خوف، افواہیں، اور مریضوں سے متعصبانہ  رویہ ہیں۔"

In the message, one may also notice that the size of Coronavirus is mentioned as "400 to 500 micro". However, a sane mind would not find this unit (micro) anywhere in the literature.

However, it may be assumed that it was actually "micron" with a typing mistake. A micron means a millimetre. Whereas, 400 to 500 millimetre long virus would never be able to invade cells which are too small and can only be seen by a microscope.

Even there is no mention of a droplet in the message. Whereas, World Health Organization, CDC, and dozens of other authentic sources of information have stated that Covid-19 Coronavirus spreads through droplets in the air.

Furthermore, the exact survival time of Coronavirus on different surfaces has also been given in the message. On the other hand, even the WHO is not sure about the survival time of the coronavirus on the surfaces. WHO states:

It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest that coronaviruses (including preliminary information on the COVID-19 virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment).
Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses  

Hence, given the reasons mentioned above, the message is a rumour and has not been issued by UNICEF. We should not forward such baseless messages to others. We should also be doubtful about the effectiveness of other remedies that are advised in the message.

The actual guidelines given by UNICEF are given here. https://www.unicef.org/lebanon/coronavirus

See also: کرونا وائرس | بنیادی حقائق | مستند ترین ذرائع سے

The text of the Whatsapp message in English and its Urdu and the Sindhi versions are also given here:

Corona virus is large in size where the cell diameter is 400-500 micro and for this reason any mask prevents its entry so there is no need to use pharmacists to trade muzzles.

 The virus does not settle in the air but is grounded, so it is not transmitted by air.

 Coronavirus when it falls on a metal surface, it will live 12 hours, so washing hands with soap and water well enough.

 Corona virus when it falls on the fabric remains 9 hours, so washing clothes or being exposed to the sun for two hours meets the purpose of killing it.

 The virus lives on the hands for 10 minutes, so putting an alcohol sterilizer in the pocket meets the purpose of prevention.

 If the virus is exposed to a temperature of 26-27 ° C. it will be killed, as it does not live in hot regions.  Also drinking hot water and sun exposure will do the trick
 And stay away from ice cream and eating cold is important.

 Gargle with warm and salt water kills the tonsils' germs and prevents them from leaking into the lungs.

 Adherence to these instructions fulfills the purpose of preventing viruses.
 UNICEF

کورونا وائرس سائز میں بڑے پیمانے پر 400-500 مائکرو کے سیل قطر کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے ، لہذا کوئی بھی ماسک اس کے داخلے کو روکتا ہے لہذا تپش کے ساتھ تجارت کرنے کے لئے فارماسسٹ کا استحصال کرنے کی ضرورت نہیں ہے۔ وائرس ہوا میں نہیں رہتا ، بلکہ زمین پر ہوتا ہے ، لہذا یہ ہوا کے ذریعہ منتقل نہیں ہوتا ہے۔ کورونا وائرس ، جب یہ دھات کی سطح پر پڑتا ہے ، 12 گھنٹے زندہ رہے گا ، لہذا صابن اور پانی کے ساتھ ہاتھ دھونے سے یہ چال چلے گی۔ جب کپڑا پر گر پڑتا ہے تو کورونا وائرس 9 گھنٹے تک رہتا ہے لہذا اس کے قتل کے مقصد کے لئے کپڑے دھونے یا دو گھنٹے دھوپ میں رکھنا کافی ہے۔ وائرس 10 منٹ تک ہاتھوں پر زندہ رہتا ہے لہذا شراب کی صفائی والے کو جیب میں ڈالنا روک تھام کے مقصد کے لئے کافی ہے۔ اگر وائرس کو 26-27 ° C درجہ حرارت کا سامنا کرنا پڑتا ہے ، تو اسے ہلاک کردیا جائے گا ، یہ گرم علاقوں میں نہیں رہتا ہے۔ نیز گرم پانی پینا اور دھوپ کا سامنا کرنا کافی اچھا ہے۔ آئس کریم سے دور رہیں اور ٹھنڈا کھانا ضروری ہے۔ گرم پانی اور نمک سے گرمجوشی سے ٹنسل ہلاک ہوجاتا ہے اور پھیپھڑوں میں رسنے سے بچ جاتا ہے۔ ان ہدایات پر عمل کرنا اس وائرس سے بچنے کے لئے کافی ہے۔ یونیسف # یونیسف

ڪورونا وائرس سائيز ۾ 400-500 مائڪرو جي سيل قطر سان وڏي سائيز آهي، تنهنڪري هر هڪ ماسڪ پنهنجي داخلا کان روڪي ٿو، ڇو ته مزي سان واپار ڪرڻ لاء فارمسٽسٽن جي استحصال ڪرڻ جي ضرورت ناهي. وائرس هوائي ۾ ناهي، پر زمين تي، پوء اهو هوائي طرف منتقل نه ٿيو. ڪورونا وائرس، جڏهن ته ڌات جي مٿاڇري تي پوي ٿو، 12 ڪلاڪ لاء رهندو، تنهنڪري هٿين واهن ۽ پاڻي سان گڏ ڌوڪ کي چال ڪندا. ڪورونا وائرس جڏهن اهو ڪپڙا 9 ڪلاڪن تائين رهي ٿو ته ڪپڙن ڌوئڻ يا سج کي ٻن ڪلاڪن تائين پهچائڻ لاء کيس قتل ڪرڻ جو مقصد ڪافي آهي. وائرس 10 منٹ منٽ جي هٿ ۾ جاکوڙي ڪري شراب جي تابعيت کيسي ۾ رکاوٽ جي مقصد لاء ڪافي آهي. جيڪڏهن وائرس جي حرارت 26-27 درجا سينٽر تائين ظاهر ٿئي ٿي ته اهو قتل ڪيو ويندو، اهو گرم علائقن ۾ نه رهي. پڻ گرم پاڻيء پيئڻ ۽ سج کي ٺيڪ ڪرڻ ڪافي آهي. آئس ڪريم کان پري رهو ۽ ٿڌو کاڌو اهم آهي. گرم پاڻي سان گڏ ڳرڻ ۽ لوڻ جو ڪنڊن کي ماريندو آهي ۽ انهن کي ڦڦڙن ۾ ڦيرايو وڃي ٿو. ان وائرس کي روڪڻ لاء ڪافي هدايتن جي ڪري ڪافي آهي. يونيسيف # يونسيف

Most Liked Blog Posts from PKN

Nurses Jobs in Saudi Arabia by OEC

The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) is offering positions for Staff Nurses in Saudi Arabia, with a basic salary of approximately 500,000 PKR (4,987 SAR). Additional benefits include specialty allowances ranging from 600 to 2,250 SAR, annual round-trip flights, 30 days of leave, and medical coverage, including housing. How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit the OEC website at https://oec.gov.pk to submit their applications. The application deadline is 24th May 2024.

New Nurses Uniform by Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (January 2024)

The Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council (PNMC) has introduced a new uniform dress code for nurses working in clinical settings across the country. The announcement, in an official letter from the PNMC dated January 31, 2024, stated guidance about professional attire of nursing staff in Pakistan. The new dress code approved during the 6th session of the council held from January 15-17, 2024, under the leadership of Ms. Farzana Zulfiger, President of PNMC, specifies new uniforms for male and female nurses. Female nurses are to wear a dark blue shalwar kameez with a nameplate, accompanied by a white coat and a blue scarf/dupatta. Male nurses are required to wear dark blue scrubs along with a nameplate. Category Uniform Female Nurses Dark blue shalwar kameez with nameplate, white coat or blue scarf/dupatta Male Nurses Dark blue scrubs with nameplate Health Departments across Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber P

The Florence Nightingale Pledge

Courtesy: Sabir Mehno PIMS I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass my life in purity and to practise my profession faithfully. I shall abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and shall not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I shall do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.

Difference Between Post-RN BScN & Generic BSN (Updated 2023)

Are you confused about the terms BSN, BScN, Generic BSN, Post-RN, BS Nursing, and BSc Nursing? We receive many questions about these terms at PKN. This updated post will clarify these terms, especially in the context of recent changes in Pakistan. In short, the Generic BSN is a degree program for individuals who wish to join the nursing profession after 12 years of schooling, while the Post-RN BScN is a degree program for nurses who already have a three-year diploma in nursing.  Generic BSN The Generic BSN is an ideal option for those who want to enter the nursing profession in Pakistan. Previously, another option to join the nursing profession was the 3-year diploma in general nursing. However, according to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan's policies, the diploma in nursing was phased out across Pakistan in 2018.  The Generic BSN is a 4-year degree program followed by a one-year internship. An internship involves practical nursing practice in a hospital under

Nursing Symposium hosted by the College of Nursing NICH

by Shabbir Hussain Jatial Nursing Symposium hosted by the College of Nursing, National Institute of Child Health at Marriott Hotel was first of its kind from Govt Sector on such a mega scale at a prestigious venue.   This Climax Event was preceded by series of three pre symposium conferences at NICH's Auditorium. This trend setter symposium was dedicated to renowned profession Ms. Afshan Nazly, the Founder Principal who was also chairperson of symposium along with Ms. Shabana Wazir Solangi and Shabir Hussain . The symposium coincided with the first BSN graduating cohorts from any of public sector colleges after transformation from Degree to Diploma way back in 2018-19. Eminent nursing scholars Dr(s) Yasmin Amarsi, Tazeen Sa'eed & Sumaira Panjwani   shared thoughtful experiences about the topic and trends while the President PNMC & a member also highlighted pivotal role of Research in modern nursing. Total 16 short listed papers, from scholars of Universities &

JPMC Offers Honorary House Job for BS Nursing Graduates

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, invites applications for a one-year honorary house job position from graduates of BS Nursing. The application deadline is May 22, 2024, with interviews scheduled for May 30, 2024. Application forms can be obtained from the Accounts Section for Rs. 1000/-. For more details, visit www.jpmc.edu.pk.   #NursingCareers #JPMC #ProfessionalOpportunity #internship #BSN

New PNC Challan Form

1. Download challan form from the downloads section of online.pnc.org.pk . The exact link of challan form is: http://online.pnc.org.pk/RevisedChallan.pdf 2. Submit fee in any  Habib Bank branch and get it stamped from the bank. 3. Scan the challan copy and upload it online Note: you can easily scan challan form using your cellphone which has more than 5 megapixels camera. You can use CamScanner app to scan challan form. link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner

SOPs for Managing Nurses’ Monthly Duty Roster Manually

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Managing Nurses’ Duty Roster Version 3 (January 2019) Developed By: Khalil Ahmed Head Nurse, CCU, IH, PIMS, Islamabad Description: The purpose of developing these SOPs was to create uniformity and clarity in the policies regarding nurses’ duty roster. This document has brought the already practised rule into written form. The first version of the SOPs was introduced in Emergency and Accident Center, PIMS in 2014.  Further improvements have been brought in the subsequent versions. Constructive feedback would be appreciated. A sample duty roster which incorporates some of these rules is attached. SOPs Rationales 1.        Days off available in a month: 1.1.     Weekly off: A nurse will be eligible to avail weekly days off equal to the number of Sundays in a month. Because every Sunday is an official day off, therefore, all nurses are eligible to avail days off equal to the number of Su

ایف ایم ٹی آئی نرسز کی پاکستان ینگ نرسز فیڈریشن جنرل سیکرٹری سے ملاقات

اسلام آباد : پمز اسپتال کے متاثرہ ایف ایم ٹی آئی نرسز کی پاکستان ینگ نرسز فیڈریشن کے جنرل سیکرٹری سے ملاقات اسلام آباد:نرسز کی جانب سے جناب لیاقت اوگاہی کو پاکستان ینگ نرسز فیڈریشن کا جنرل سیکرٹری منتخب ہونے پر مبارکباد اسلام آباد : پمز اسپتال میں ایف ایم ٹی آئی نرسز کے بہت بڑی زیادتی کی گئی ہے جس کی مذمت کرتے ہیں پاکستان ینگ نرسز فیڈریشن کے جنرل سیکرٹری لیاقت اوگاہی اسلام آباد : نرسز اسپتال کے سسٹم میں ریڑھ کی ہڈی کا درجہ رکھتے ہیں ایف ایم ٹی آئی نرسز کے ساتھ زیادتی ہوئی ہر متعلقہ فورم پر پرزور آواز اٹھائی جائے گی : لیاقت اوگاہی اسلام آباد: ایف ایم ٹی آئی نرسز کے وفد نے ملاقات کی اور ساری صورتحال سے آگاھ کیا جلد آئندہ کے لائحہ عمل کا اعلان کیا جائے گا ہماری جدوجہد نرسنگ پروفیشن کے لئے ہے لیاقت اوگاہی اسلام آباد: ہم ینگ نرسز فیڈریشن کے جنرل سیکرٹری لیاقت اوگاہی کے تہہ دل سے شکر گزار ہیں جنہوں ہماری ساتھ ہونے والی زیادتی پر اپنی آواز بلند کی ہم ان کے شانہ بشانہ ساتھ کھڑے ہیں ایف ایم ٹی آئی نرسز

PNC Notification about Dress Code (2017)

Update (January 2024) : The latest notification about the new dress code can be found here:  New Nurses Uniform by Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council   Pakistan Nursing Council has issued a notification about the dress code of female and male nurses as well as the student nurses. The notification has clarified the PNC's stance on the face covering of female nurses. The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) has embraced cultural sensitivity by allowing nursing staff and students to wear a white Dupatta for head covering, aligning with personal and religious beliefs. This decision, made in the PNC's 10th Annual Session in 2008 and notified on May 4, 2017, supports individual choice regarding face covering in clinical settings.  The dress code set by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) for nursing staff and students is as follows: Female Student/Staff: White Shalwar, white shirt with half sleeves, white half coat with full sleeves (koti/jacket), and white dupatta for head-cover. In w