(03-14-2020, 06:19 PM)Thumpalumpacus Wrote:Quote: As people around the world search for the best ways to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a lot of confusing, incomplete, and inaccurate information has been circulating, especially on social media.
The Blue Ridge Posion Center is issuing guidance after hearing from people on several "tips" to prevent the disease that are downright dangerous.
The main one is this: Drinking bleach will not prevent COVID-19 infection and can also cause serious injury.
Claims on social media have encouraged people to drink bleach to protect themselves from the virus.
When used correctly, cleaning products can be a safe and effective weapon against the spread of disease-causing germs, like the COVID-19 virus. In particular, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using diluted bleach solutions on frequently touched surfaces. Hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of at least 60% is recommended for killing COVID-19 on the hands, especially when soap and water is unavailable.
But when used incorrectly, like drinking them? They're not cleaning and disinfecting your body. They're toxic.
The Blue Ridge Poison Center says that exposure to cleaning products is the second leading cause of calls to poison centers nationwide.
https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Blue-R...98091.html
I'm torn between getting this word out, and letting people this stupid take their chances.
I had some vodka a couple of weeks ago that I swear could be used as a disinfectant. It was just this side of rubbing alcohol.
