Will wearing gloves protect you from getting the Coronavirus?

Will wearing gloves protect you from getting the Coronavirus?Gloves cover the hand having separate fingers and the thumb and can be different lengths. Anything you touch with your gloves could technically be contaminated too. Doctors and healthcare providers say wearing gloves won’t give extra protection against the risk of coming into contact with germs. In fact wearing gloves might be worse because they can give one a false sense of security. The good news is if you want to wear gloves may protect you from touching your face.




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Does clothing carry the Coronavirus?

No one knows for sure if clothing can carry the Coronavirus. According to healthline there have been no documented cases of transmission of the novel Coronavirus via clothing. Many doctors don’t believe that clothes act as a “major vehicle spread” for the new Coronavirus. According to WebMD “While researchers found that the virus can remain on some surfaces for up to 72 hours, the study didn’t include fabric.” “So far, evidence suggests that it’s harder to catch the virus from a soft surface (such as fabric) than it is from frequently touched hard surfaces like elevator buttons or door handles,” wrote Lisa Maragakis, MDsenior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System.
Tip: The CDC recommends washing your mask at least once a day. “It should be washed typically when you are done with it,”

Health Care Basics
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