Coronavirus UK Update: Does Hand Sanitizers Stop Coronavirus From Spreading

The fear and anxiety that the coronavirus has brought to different nations in the world are still present. Health agencies would give advice on how people can protect themselves from the disease, which originated from Wuhan, China. In the said country, people wear masks. The WHO advises proper hygiene, especially washing hands with soap and water every time.

Since water is not readily available 24/7, such as when you are at a location where there’s just no viable water source, people are now asking if they can use hand sanitizers instead. One doctor has answered this pervading question.

Keeping Hands Clean

Dr. Richard Dawood of Fleet Street Clinic, revealed in an Express’ report, that both hand washing and using hand sanitizer are effective ways to keep the hands clean. As per his explanation, washing your hands with soap and water, then drying them with a clean paper towel, is an effective way to ensure that the hands remain clean. He even added that once the hands have been cleaned, try not to “undo” what you have achieved by touching contaminated surfaces like door handles.

Using Hand Sanitizers

The doctor, however, emphasized that since washing with soap and water can be impractical if you’re traveling, your best option is to use a hand sanitizer. Make sure that you use it thoroughly. Before handling food, it would be best to use a sanitizer.

A Corroborative Opinion

Another expert, Professor Stephen Turner from a prestigious university in Australia, said that hand sanitizers are indeed among the most effective ways to stop the spread of the virus. He added that it is definite if it is a good quality kind of sanitizer.

Coronavirus has already caused quite a stir all over the world. From the time that the news of the virus broke out up to present, the death toll has already reached more than 1,770 as of writing, with the numbers continue rising.

The most number of deaths were in China. Outside the origin country, Japan came in second with 251, followed by Singapore with 58. The UK has already reported a casualty, as well as other non-Asian countries. While there is still no known cure for the virus, the WHO, including health agencies of different countries, is working on the double to find how to beat the deadly virus.