28/03/2020
Good summary on protection from a Mass Gen Hospital department head:
PLEASE READ AND SHARE! Together we can help COVID-19 INFO & PRECAUTIONS
* A virus is not a living organism. It is a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and turn them into aggressor and multiplier cells.
* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but it decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
* The virus is very fragile, the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why it is necessary to rub so much for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam). By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.
* HEAT melts fat, that is why it is so good to use water above 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees F) to wash hands, clothes and everything. Also, the hot water makes more foam and As already mentioned, making more foam is good.
* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the outer lipid layer of the virus.
* Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.
* Oxygenated water is next after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus’s protein, but it must be used pure... and this damages the skin.
* BACTERICIDES DO NOT WORK. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria, you cannot kill something that is not alive with antibiotics, but rather quickly disintegrate its structure with the methods mentioned earlier.
* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth.
* While attached to a porous surface, the virus is very inert and will survive for 3 hours.
* Will survive for ~4 hours in copper (because copper has natural antiseptic properties); and wood (because wood removes all the moisture and does not let it peel off and then, it disintegrates)
* ~ 24 hours on cardboard
* ~ 42 hours on metal, such as stainless steel and,
* 72 hours on plastic
* But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus will become airborne and can survive for up to 3 hours... during that period it can lodge in your nose.
* The virus will be very stable in outside low temperatures, or artificial cooling indoors, such as in air conditioned houses and cars. They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially need darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.
* Shining UV LIGHT over any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, it is perfect to use UV for disinfecting a mask for re-use. Be careful, UV also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin, eventually causing wrinkles and skin cancer.
* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.
* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.
* NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, will work. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.
* LISTERINE WORKS! It is 65% alcohol.
* The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus is possible. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.
* This is said repeatedly, but you have to wash your hands before and after touching mucous membranes, food, locks, k***s, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.
* You have to HUMIDIFY DRY HANDS after so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the skin cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.
* Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.
