As the coronavirus spreads throughout the country and the world, so does misinformation about the pandemic. That’s why Consumer Reports consulted with scientists and doctors to answer your questions and debunk myths that are circulating about COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Here, we’ve addressed your most pressing concerns about cleaning, health, and safe handling to give you factual, easy-to-understand information that will help you protect yourself, your family, and your community.

Note that this article is being updated, as needed, as information about COVID-19 evolves.