The doctor warned of the dangerous tips in the Network to protect against coronavirus

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Some tips on dealing with COVID-19, which distribute on the Internet could be hazardous, said the physician at city clinical hospital named after V. V. Vinogradova Maria Blinova in an interview to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”.

She stressed, do not believe videos that demonstrate how to manufacture a protective mask out of paper towels. Blinova said that the infected with coronavirus will save only the respirator and medical mask serves as a barrier so as not to infect others.

“Any other product does not make neither that, nor another,” said the medic.

the specialist Also noted that the processing masks with tincture of propolis will not protect from possible infection by a coronavirus.

in addition, according to Blinova, some tips can cause injury. In particular, in no case should not drink hydrogen peroxide.

“If the tool says “for external use”, it in no event it is impossible to take inside, even if the concentration seems to be safe,” concluded the doctor.

Earlier, the chief physician ENT-clinic, candidate of medical Sciences Vladimir Zaitsev told about the preventive measures during dissemination of coronavirus.

the Expert recommended in the morning on an empty stomach to bury antiviral nasal drops and handle it oxolinic ointment, and in the evening to wash the nose with salt solution. Also the doctor advised that during periods of increased morbidity to use ascorbic acid and vitamins C, d at Home he recommended to put a humidifier, wash hands frequently or use a gel alcohol-based.

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