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A 49-year-old male asked about a 32-year-old female:
Do i have to throw out my clothing if i get coughed on by someone with covid-19? will washing the clothes sterilize them well enough?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
No: You do not have to throw away your clothes. Just be careful and do not touch them and/or your face, mouth, nose, eyes. As soon as able throw them in the washer and wash your hands. As opposed to other viruses, this virus seems to survive much longer on inanimate surfaces.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Agree with Dr. P: Washer and dryer will kill the virus.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!
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