There have been claims circulating about alcohol’s relationship to the disease and its potentially protective properties.
We looked at the science and the latest expert guidelines to separate fact from fiction about COVID-19 and alcohol.
Will Alcohol Kill COVID-19?
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Note: Safe commercial hand sanitizers contain ethanol; beware of anything containingmethanol, which can be toxic.
Alcohol-based cleaners can also be used todisinfect household items and even electronics.
They should be used only on small surfaces and in a well-ventilated area, as alcohol is flammable.
However, the same does not hold true about drinking alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol can also be used to disinfect household surfaces, specifically electronics and screens.
