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Do you need to use bleach on surfaces to kill the novel coronavirus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

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Bleach works: but so don't other things. The EPA has a list of about 287 products that should be effective on the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19). REF: https://www.wthr.com/article/verify-which-cleaners-and-solutions-are-effective-against-coronavirus Many products contain 70% or more alcohol or contain hydrogen peroxide.

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