Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

Rumors said taking antibiotics can prevent and treat the new coronavirus.

The fact is, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus, and therefore antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.