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If i can't get any hand sanitizer, what can i use instead to prevent covid-19?

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Dr. Meenakshi Bhuvaneswar
Dr. Meenakshi Bhuvaneswaranswered
59 years experience
Antiseptic wipes : You could use antiseptic wipes ,(not baby wipes) alcohol swabs and antiseptic spray with chlorhexidine . Also washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus .
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Nothing beats: washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds using proper technique. It is your best bet.
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