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Fact Or Myth: Are Hand Sanitisers NOT Effective Against COVID-19? Dr. Amalina Explains
The COVID-19 virus that’s been plaguing the world has got everyone on a high alert.
More and more people are taking extra measures to practice good hygiene, including washing their hands more often and also using hand sanitisers.
However, one tweet from an alleged scientist went viral after she claims that hand sanitisers will “do nothing for the Coronavirus” as it is used to kill bacteria and not viruses.
According to Dr. Amalina, the information in the viral tweet is wrong because alcohol-based sanitisers contain 60-95 per cent alcohol; making it very effective in cleaning your hands.
She agrees that washing your hands for 20 seconds is the way to go, but using hand sanitisers is better than not washing your hands at all.
However, this does not mean that hand sanitisers should not be used to replace hand washing. It should only be used when you can’t wash your hands or don’t have the means to.
The UK-based surgeon also added that hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent of alcohol content “can kill coronavirus as it has an envelope coating around it that alcohol can attack.”
So, there you have it, folks. Hand sanitisers definitely does the job in combating COVID-19 but washing your hands is always the best solution.
Remember to always practice clean hygiene and avoid crowded places especially, if you’re sick!
More and more people are taking extra measures to practice good hygiene, including washing their hands more often and also using hand sanitisers.
However, one tweet from an alleged scientist went viral after she claims that hand sanitisers will “do nothing for the Coronavirus” as it is used to kill bacteria and not viruses.
The real truth
Now that mass confusion has ensued, Dr. Amalina Che Bakri has taken the liberty to set the record straight. An error occurred while retrieving the Tweet. It might have been deleted.
According to Dr. Amalina, the information in the viral tweet is wrong because alcohol-based sanitisers contain 60-95 per cent alcohol; making it very effective in cleaning your hands.
She agrees that washing your hands for 20 seconds is the way to go, but using hand sanitisers is better than not washing your hands at all.
However, this does not mean that hand sanitisers should not be used to replace hand washing. It should only be used when you can’t wash your hands or don’t have the means to.
The UK-based surgeon also added that hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent of alcohol content “can kill coronavirus as it has an envelope coating around it that alcohol can attack.”
So, there you have it, folks. Hand sanitisers definitely does the job in combating COVID-19 but washing your hands is always the best solution.
Remember to always practice clean hygiene and avoid crowded places especially, if you’re sick!