Table 1 The COVID-19 knowledge items, which require True/False responses
The current coronavirus can be spread by an infected person even if they look healthy | Cleaning surfaces with soap and water is an effective way to kill the current coronavirus |
The current coronavirus cannot be spread from person to person | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to wear a face mask even if you do not have COVID-19 symptoms |
The current coronavirus cannot survive on surfaces for more than a few minutes | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water |
Some people with COVID-19 infection may experience a cough | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to regularly rinse your nose with salt water |
Some people with COVID-19 infection do not experience a fever | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to avoid touching your face |
The current coronavirus spreads from person to person through small droplets from the mouth | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to avoid shaking hands with other people |
The current coronavirus spreads from person to person through small droplets from the nose | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to avoid places that are crowded with people (like bars, restaurants, or performances) |
You can catch COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your face | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to eat garlic with each meal |
Antibiotics can be used to treat COVID-19 infection | An effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread is to avoid sharing eating utensils with others |