Why Keep Everyone Out Of Work? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Coronavirus Questions
BOSTON (CBS) – As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, we are receiving a number of questions from the public. Dr. Mallika Marshall answered some of the questions sent to WBZ-TV’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
I see so many wearing masks but continually touching the mask and their face. Is this causing more harm than good? – Joseph
One of the benefits of wearing a mask, if you wear it properly, is that you’re less likely to touch your hands to your nose or mouth. People touch their face up to 23 times an hour and having a face mask is a reminder not to do that. But masks aren’t foolproof, and shouldn’t give people a false sense of security. Most importantly, we need to keep our distance from others and keep our hands clean.
How long would COVID-19 last on toothbrushes? If someone had the virus in the household, is there a special way to clean and sanitize them after each use? – Debbie
The coronavirus can live for a few days on plastic so that would apply to toothbrushes as well. I certainly wouldn’t share toothbrushes with anyone who has COVID-19 and keep your toothbrush far from theirs. Someone who is already infected could continue to use their own toothbrush until they’re feeling better, and then I would throw it out and get a new one.
What is your opinion regarding hydroxychloroquine? It has been approved for Lupus, and I understand that doctors here are using it for COVID-19. – Phyllis, Facebook
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