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Hi there, i was wondering if 70% alcohol based sanitizer is enough to kill the herpes virus on your hands?
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Yes , it does kill the herpes virus after contact for 2-10 minutes ., but it is not effective against some viruses like hepatitisA and Poliovirus.
Answered 6/17/2021
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