Disposable gloves can't protect from coronavirus
As the new coronavirus outbreak spreads, people are trying to protect themselves. Some are using disposable gloves, but doctors warn that it's not a solution.
disposable gloves should not be worn as a protective measure against the new coronavirus.
Experts are quick to say no, and warn that wearing masks or gloves isn't a solution.
To wear hand glove outside of health care settings, especially considering there may not be enough gloves for all of the health care workers in Nigeria
And gloves are not recommended,this isn't something the general public would be wearing.
Hand glove is not going to do anything but give people a false sense of security,create more waste for LAWMA and create more demand for something that's unnecessary.
They're not designed for going out, running up stairs, doing things in daily life.
latex-free nitrile gloves are worn to care for patients in isolation
Disposable hand glove could create a new surface for the virus to live on, which people might contaminate themselves with when taking off gloves or touching surfaces.
The best thing to do is keep hands clean, preferably by washing them for at least 20 seconds at a time,soap and water removes droplets more effectively.
People should also avoid touching their faces, especially their eyes, noses and mouths.
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