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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?

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Disinfectant : It is similar to Clorox and supposedly safe for use

Answered 4/28/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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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