Research on the spread of????????? the new coronavirus has found that one of the most inevitable daily routines in humans is a common practice. Going to the toilet to have a bowel movement can be a high risk of infection. As the number of global infections moves closer to 10 million and more than 490,000 people have died.
Although the World Health Organization has previously commented that The risk of contracting this new virus from the excretory waste is low. The truth is Several studies indicate that COVID-19 virus That can be found even in the feces.
CNN reported the comments of Ali Nuri, president of the Federation of American Scientists, emphasizing that one thing everyone should keep in mind is: If you don't really need to use a public toilet, don't use it.
Nuri expressed concern that Using public toilets carries a number of risks. Especially the matter of the narrowness which means The users cannot keep their distance. In addition, bathroom ventilation is often inefficient. Most of them do not have windows, which means the virus will not move anywhere and will float or remain dormant for longer than usual.
Moreover Flushing can increase this risk even higher. As the pressure from the bowl can easily deliver particulate matter into the air, one thing everyone should do if they need to use a public toilet is to close the lid of the toilet before flushing.
Another factor in the bathroom that increases the risk of infection are: A hand dryer that can spread the virus as far as 3 meters, according to a 2015 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology.
And finally, surfaces - from door handles to faucets and bathroom spots - are areas exposed to and potentially spreading COVID-19.
However, Nuri stressed that the most important thing is people's approach and contact. Because that is the highest risk As the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention always emphasizes, that's where COVID-19 is. Can be passed on to the most
But in fact If there really is a need for public toilets, Nuri said, at least, wear a mask. Try to avoid getting close to other people. And if there are many people in the bathroom They should try to wait until people come out and have space to rest. To help reduce the risk of infection from public toilets somewhat.
And when doing everything according to the instructions above It is important not to forget to do this. Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for 20 seconds after work. Then wipe your hands dry with paper But never use a hot air dryer. And if you want to catch the faucet Then use paper to open the water and discard the water But if convenient May be wearing single-use gloves Or even a clean plastic bag While going to the bathroom and removing it when finished business
However, after the COVID-19 outbreak It has been a long stretch for several months to the point that the government has relaxed various control and prevention measures. Which allows people to come out and spend some life outside the home Experts warn that What is scarier than going to a public toilet is People forgetting and failing to follow all instructions in how to act during the crisis have not resolved. Both wearing a mask Keeping social distance And keeping the hands clean
