Can taking a hot bath or using air conditioning kill the novel coronavirus?
Taking a hot bath or using air conditioning can kill the novel coronavirus.
Rumor: Taking a hot bath or using air conditioning can kill the novel coronavirus.
Fact:
Taking a hot bath or blowing air conditioning cannot kill the novel coronavirus.
Although the novel coronavirus is vulnerable to heat, it can only be effectively inactivated after exposure to a 56 C temperature for over 30 minutes.
Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
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