Products purchased in supermarkets or markets, for the prevention of coronavirus it is best to handle alcohol-containing disinfectants as chlorine-based products can be dangerous, told RIA Novosti leading researcher, Deputy head of Department, Institute of biomedical problems (IBMP) Russian Academy of Sciences Svetlana Poddubko.
"that is all you bring, all packaging which is brought into the house, of course, it is better to handle disinfectants with a high percentage of alcohol. It is clear that chlorinated substances we do not handle the surface of the box, products. This is quite dangerous," said Poddubko.
She noted that each disinfectant has its own scope. Chlorine-based products used for surface treatment and door handles. In addition, the chlorine needed to remove half an hour after applying.
According to Poddubko, fruits and vegetables must be washed nearly hot water, as the virus can not withstand more than 40 degrees. But to put it in the fridge unwashed products do not the virus can persist much longer than in air.
