FALSE: DO NOT SHARE
Claim:
Disinfectant can cure you from COVID-19.
Answer:
This is false. This is dangerous. There is no known treatment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearly states: “Do not use disinfectant sprays or wipes on your skin because they may cause skin and eye irritation. Disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals. Disinfectant sprays or wipes are intended for use on hard, non-porous surfaces.”
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, warned “I would caution against the injection of disinfection! They could be quite toxic to people”.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) currently says that “at this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.”
WHO also recommends the following basic protective measures:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
- Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home if you feel unwell.
- Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
- Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
SOURCE
FDA: Q&A for Consumers: Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19
