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What disinfectant are the south koreans using to spray down all of their public places? is that disinfectant also bad for people's health?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Disinfectant : It is similar to Clorox and supposedly safe for use
Answered 4/28/2020
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COVID 19: "According to a variety of local news reports from cities including Shanghai and Gwangju, South Korea, the disinfectant most commonly used outdoors is a diluted solution of sodium hypochlorite, or household bleach." REF: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/does-disinfecting-surfaces-really-prevent-spread-coronavirus ) * Bleach irritages mucous membranes & can increase risk of developing COPD.
Answered 9/13/2020
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