Asda announce "Antibacterial coating" on some baskets and trolleys

[BushInn1746]

The protein on the end of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus spike is greasy and easily sticks externally and internally to the body and other surfaces.
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Interesting what the US (United States) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say:-
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html
"Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of microbes on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs." ...

It seems sanitisers don't protect you from some other nasties.

Personally I'm still washing hands thoroughly with pure soap (not scented) and warm-hot water.

Mark

[mazi]

Alcohol and bleach are recommended by an American gov. Health site

A study in wuhan found that the highest concentration of virus on surfaces was on door handles, the second highest on bottles of hand sanitizer gel or spray.


So, I conclude that if you never touch a door handle or a bottle of sanitizer you are ok.

It’s easy to jump to the wrong conclusion.

Mike

[mazi]

It’s interesting to read some of the research carried out in Wuhan in March/April, if only because they have suceeded where everyone else has failed.

The virus in droplets can survive indoors at room temp. for up to six hours.
Hospital ventilation/air conditioning can spread it around.

Dispersal outside is rapid and dilutes the concentration.

Mike

[Maiden Stone]

... Soap and water is safer and more effective for getting rid of viruses.
Cheers
Guy

Erm ... may I add one thing to your list, Guy? I'd say soap, water and firm rubbing because friction will abrade the virus' envelope. A quick flick with a wipe just doesn't do.

Cheers,
Westoe

I

Lathering for at least 20 seconds. Sounds less painful than firm rubbing.

[ThrelfallYorky]

Of course we could ask that nice Mr Trump for the definitive advice - after all, he's always right?
Seriously, I do think that the washing etc., is probably the best idea. I do wear surgical gloves on my weekly supermarket visit, as well as other precautions - but sadly, that's more waste to dispose of. All we can do is try to do our best, for ourselves and others, and keep patient and calm.