Corona virus and cleansing: experts show the best methods for risk reduction

As the country continues to fight the spread of the coronavirus, Australia's confirmed cases of Covid-19 exceed 1,000 at the weekend. The officials urge people to be very careful when it comes to making contacts and practicing good hygiene.

From regular hand washing to avoiding crowded public spaces, the government has issued recommendations to ensure the safety of people while the virus is spreading, affecting countries around the world. However, what steps should you take at home to reduce your risk as more and more people stay at home to avoid transmission?

A number of the country's leading experts in virology, immunity and epidemiology answered a number of questions about good cleaning practices, especially the products to be used and the areas of the home where they are used, through the Australian Science Media Center . Find. approach

What are good household surface cleaners?

Dr. Stuart Tangye, head of the Garvan Institute for Medical Research's Immunology and Immunodeficiency Laboratory, said people should look for alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol / ethanol

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