Do gloves protect you from COVID-19?

There have been many recommendations set forth over the past few months by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) on wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Gloves have also been suggested as a way of preventing the spread, there are no official recommendations on wearing them.
Because the virus is transmitted via respiratory droplets and not through the skin, the jury is still out on whether or not gloves are beneficial at all. 
Our co-founder and infectious disease expert, Dr. Stephen Berger, recently commented on the efficacy of gloves for an article in InStyle magazine. He says “there is no evidence that gloves can protect us from acquiring COVID-19.”
Dr. Berger adds that, if anything, they are more likely to prevent someone from passing the virus to others rather than protecting one’s self from getting it. 
It is also important to remember that wearing gloves can potentially promote a false sense of security in the event you touch something thinking it’s safe while wearing them and then inadvertently touch your face.
Along with Dr. Berger, most medical experts agree that gloves are not necessary unless you are an essential worker (perhaps somewhere like at a grocery store) or a medical professional. 
Frequent and thorough hand washing is still recommended as the best defense against the virus, but for those who still want to cover their hands, some tips for best use include: 
1. Opt for disposable latex versions and throw them...

Source: GIDEON blog - June 1, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kristina Symes Tags: News Press Source Type: blogs