During a national press conference last week, President Donald Trump speculated about the potential use of disinfecting agents as a treatment for COVID-19 infections during a press conference about the pandemic.
“And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning, because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that, so that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me,” Trump said.
After his comments, calls to Poison Control Centers across the county spiked and has led to medical professionals advising against the improper use of household disinfectants. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has joined those voices.
“In order to beat this virus, please remember to wash your hands frequently and clean high-touch surfaces daily, such as tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, phones, tablets, touch screens, remote controls, keyboards, handles, desks, toilets and sinks,” Pathologist Dr. Cielette Karn with Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, said.
“Most common household disinfectants are effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19,” Karn said. “Remember, household bleach and disinfectants can be dangerous and should never be ingested. Keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children,” Karn said.
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