Please Don't Believe These Coronavirus Scams And Advice
4 years, 9 months ago

Please Don't Believe These Coronavirus Scams And Advice

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z_wei via Getty Images There are a lot of myths about preventing COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. Herbal Remedies And Supplements Claiming To Fight COVID-19 TrongNguyen via Getty Images Any “coronavirus-fighting” supplements you see marketed out there — like chlorine dioxide solution, high-dosage Vitamin C pack, or a bottle of colloidal silver — are a total scam. Neuman said this advice is “mostly bonkers.” Once the virus enters your body — through your mouth, nose or eyes — it will quickly infect your cells and, over time, spread to your lungs. Here’s What To Do Instead: Moyo Studio via Getty Images Experts say to wash your hands with soap and water, avoid touching your face, practice social distancing, and disinfect surfaces. Just look at China, he said: The recent drop in the country’s COVID-19 cases “shows that the virus burns out quickly when people keep to themselves.” Advertisement

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12 best hand sanitisers to cleanse and protect your hands
3 years, 9 months ago

12 best hand sanitisers to cleanse and protect your hands

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brands like Dove, The Body Shop, and La Roche Posay offer some great …

Top Glove: ‘World’s biggest’ PPE manufacturer forced to shut factories as thousands of workers test positive for Covid
4 years, 1 month ago

Top Glove: ‘World’s biggest’ PPE manufacturer forced to shut factories as thousands of workers test positive for Covid

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Can latex gloves protect you from catching deadly virus?
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: Can latex gloves protect you from catching deadly virus?

The Independent  

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Hand gel mass use could create new superbugs, scientist warns
4 years, 4 months ago

Hand gel mass use could create new superbugs, scientist warns

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A scientist has warned that overuse of alcohol-based hand sanitising gel …

Coronavirus: Government considering telling public to wear gloves, health minister says
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus: Government considering telling public to wear gloves, health minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government is considering telling the public to wear gloves to …

Hand sanitizers in public spaces not always up to scratch: report
4 years, 6 months ago

Hand sanitizers in public spaces not always up to scratch: report

NL Times  

Hand sanitizers provided at shops, schools, daycares and other public spaces are not all effective in curbing the spread of the coronavirus. But a significant proportion of offered hand sanitizers don't, AD reports after having NedLab test sanitizers in public spaces. Of the 21 hand sanitizers tested, five did not contain enough alcohol to be effective against the coronavirus, the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: DCGI cracks down on seven hand sanitiser brands after lab reports reveal substandard quality
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: DCGI cracks down on seven hand sanitiser brands after lab reports reveal substandard quality

Firstpost  

With the coronavirus pandemic prompting people to look for various measures to protect themselves, hand sanitisers have been flying off the shelves of late. The lab report findings said, “Sample contains 47.17 percent v/v methanol whereas the label on the pack claim under ingredients is 70 percent v/v Ethyl alcohol. For the first batch of the product, the lab report …

Coronavirus: How to make your own hand sanitiser, according to experts
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: How to make your own hand sanitiser, according to experts

The Independent  

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Covid-19: IIT Kharagpur researchers develop hand sanitisers
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: IIT Kharagpur researchers develop hand sanitisers

India Today  

Researchers from IIT Kharagpur have developed two different alcohol-based hand sanitisers based on WHO guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak, the institute said in a statement. Covid-19: Two teams at IIT Kharagpur The team comprises research scholars Atul Kumar Ojha, Ayan Gope, Anurup Mukhopadhyay, Lopamudra Das, Akashlina Basu, a few of whom have studied pharmaceutical technology, the statement said. Another team …

Hand Sanitizers out of stock? Easy method to make at home
4 years, 9 months ago

Hand Sanitizers out of stock? Easy method to make at home

India TV News  

Coronavirus or COVID-19 that emerged from China's Wuhan city has now taken all over the world. Want to make one, read here: Ingredients to make hand sanitizer Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol Aloe vera gel An essential oil, such as tea tree oil or lavender oil, or you can use lemon juice instead What you’ll need for making hand sanitizer: 3/4 …

As coronavirus spreads, what you need to know about handwashing and the power of simple soap and water
4 years, 9 months ago

As coronavirus spreads, what you need to know about handwashing and the power of simple soap and water

ABC  

Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, health authorities have been urging us to pay attention to our hand hygiene — and for good reason. How hands spread coronavirus Coronavirus is believed to be mostly spread via respiratory droplets — the little secretions we generate when we sneeze or cough. "Get your hands wet, lather up, and keep lathering all …

The coronavirus is exposing the arbitrary, cruel realities of America's rules.
4 years, 9 months ago

The coronavirus is exposing the arbitrary, cruel realities of America's rules.

Slate  

Maybe it will be the hand sanitizer that finally exposes the sham. The Transportation Security Administration announced Friday that due to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s waiving the familiar 3.4-ounce limit for liquids and gels—for hand sanitizer only. Whenever the government or a corporation benevolently withdraws some punitive threat because of the coronavirus, it’s a signal that there was never any …

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister

The Hindu  

Hand sanitisers will be made available in public places in Mumbai so that people can wash hands and avoid contracting or spreading novel coronavirus, Mumbai district Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said on Friday. Meanwhile, while authorities are busy curbing the spread of the virus, some unscrupulous elements, who are looking to make a fast buck by selling substandard hand wash …

Does The Type Of Soap Or Hand Sanitizer You Use Matter For Coronavirus?
4 years, 9 months ago

Does The Type Of Soap Or Hand Sanitizer You Use Matter For Coronavirus?

Huff Post  

Sean Justice via Getty Images From antibacterial soap to specialized sanitizers, experts say not all products are created equal. Tons of cleaning and sanitization products are selling out amid the COVID-19 outbreak, including hand soap, hand sanitizer, dish soap and cleaning wipes. She says, for the most part, hand sanitizers play “second fiddle” to the actual act of washing your …

20 pledges for 2020: Hand sanitisers are flying off the shelf amid coronavirus - but are there greener alternatives?
4 years, 10 months ago

20 pledges for 2020: Hand sanitisers are flying off the shelf amid coronavirus - but are there greener alternatives?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With Coronavirus causing such a …

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak

The Independent  

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Coronavirus update: Handwashing and other tips to limit your virus risk
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus update: Handwashing and other tips to limit your virus risk

Live Mint  

With an increase in number of coronavirus cases across the globe, there has been great emphasis on washing hands frequently. Some simple hygienic practices can help in protecting against the virus: Wash your hands frequently Maintain social distancing Aviod touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Apart from it, the government is also running a 24X7 helpline number to attend to …

Hands are important in containing coronavirus and now is the time to start good hygiene habits
4 years, 10 months ago

Hands are important in containing coronavirus and now is the time to start good hygiene habits

ABC  

It's hard not to feel anxious when you read the latest headlines on coronavirus. How hands help spread coronavirus Hands contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in several ways, said Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanyake, an infectious diseases specialist from the Australian National University. "But if your hands have coronavirus on them and you touch your face, then you definitely can …

WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

China Daily  

Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Practice respiratory hygiene When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you have fever, cough and difficulty …

WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

China Daily  

Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Practice respiratory hygiene When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you have fever, cough and difficulty …

WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

China Daily  

Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Practice respiratory hygiene When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you have fever, cough and difficulty …

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