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Does putting on sesame oil block the new coronavirus from entering the body?

Putting on sesame can help block the new coronavirus from entering your body.

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-02-08 21:28
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Rumor: Putting on sesame can help block the new coronavirus from entering your body.

Fact:

Sesame oil does not kill the new coronavirus. There are some chemical disinfectants that can kill the 2019-nCoV on surfaces. These include bleach/chlorine-based disinfectants, solvents, 75% ethanol, peracetic acid and chloroform. However, they have little or no impact on the virus if you put them on the skin or under your nose. It can even be dangerous to put these chemicals on your skin.

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