Since the virus is not a living organism, but is a protein molecule, it cannot be killed. It has to decay on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat and that is the reason why soap or detergent is the best weapon. The foam CUTS THE FAT (that is why you have to scrub for 20 seconds or more, to create lots of foam). By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down.
HEAT melts fat; this is why it is necessary to use water above 77 degrees for hand
washing, laundry and cleaning surfaces. In addition, hot water makes more foam,
making it more effective.
Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ALL FAT, especially the
external lipid layer of the virus. Any solution with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaking it down from the inside.
Oxygenated water increases the effectiveness of soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein. However, because you have to use it in its pure form, it can damage your skin.
NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC WILL WORK because the virus is not a living
organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.
The virus molecules remain very stable at colder temperatures, including air
conditioning in houses and cars. They also need moisture and darkness to stay stable. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade the virus faster.
UV LIGHT on any object that may contain the virus breaks down the protein. Be
careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.
The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.
Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.
NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is only 40% alcohol, and you
need a minimum of 65%. LISTERINE is 65% alcohol.
The more confined the space, the higher the concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.
You have to wash your hands before and after touching any commonly used surfaces
such as : mucosa (mouth area), food, locks, knobs, switches, remotes, cell phones,
watches, computers, desks etc. and don't forget when you use the bathroom.
You have to MOISTURIZE YOUR HANDS due to frequent washing. Dry hands have
cracks and the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better. Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.
Courtesy of a childhood friend
NOTE
Snopes will not confirm that the above came from Johns Hopkins, They don't say it's false although they question some statements made. They say it has been misattributed. For details go to https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/johns-hopkins-covid-summary/
7 comments:
Al,
Do you or your friend have proof positive that this posting really did come from John Hopkins Research?
If it really did I would have thought it would be all over the world media by now.
Frankly, it sounds to good to be true.
Dale, you're right to be suspicious. Both JHU and Snopes say it's not from JHU.
https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/04/03/coronavirus-misinformation-rumors-social-media/
I read several articles indicating these criteria early on in pandemic. Especially about dissolving the fat layer to destroy the molecule. Dish soap is your friend. Protect eyes nose and mouth.
I screwed up. For Snopes comment go here https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/johns-hopkins-covid-summary/ I don't think the article has a lot of crap and Snopes doesn't have many questions about the article.
Al, for you to leave this article up on your site with the misleading attribution to John Hopkins,alone is enough to remove it.
It's even worse to have you say "I don't think the article has a lot of crap and Snopes doesn't have many questions about the article" when it clearly does have a lot of "crap".
As a minimum you should re-post the article with the leading sentence acknowledging,one, it's John's Hopkins Research, and two,they have denied they have anything to do with the article. Furthermore there are many claims that are, in fact,just plain wrong.
It's one thing to post about cute child singers before fact checking, and another to post life and death information in the time of Covid19.
@Dale Richter, I have seen these criteria listed in many different publications. They are widely accepted as clinical fact.
Please indicate exactly which part of this information is "wrong"?
And what does a post of a child singing have to do with a medical article?
We are all worried about this pandemic but there is absolutely no need to lash out at information that is clearly helpful.
Thank you for the info - very useful.
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