I Came Across a Product that Claims to Protect Individuals from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Should I Buy it?

A Coronavirus is a common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. The COVID-19 Coronavirus was discovered after a December 2019 outbreak in China. Symptoms of COVID-19 can usually show up between 2 to 14 days after exposure. Before we examine how likely it is that you contracted COVID-19, it is important to remember that there is really no need to panic. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the disease goes away on its own quickly and without any complications. With that in mind, let's begin. Does the description of the product you saw state that it will cure the Coronavirus?

Is it a hand-washing or disinfecting product that claims to “kill” the Coronavirus?

Is this product a face mask?

Is the product a dietary supplement or homeopathic pill?

Buying such a product is not recommended. So far, there is no known product or medication that can completely cure the Coronavirus. In order to lessen the risk of contracting the virus, maintain your personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently with water and soap and regularly clean the surfaces in your home with cleaning sprays or wipes.

So far, there is no known product that can "kill" the Coronavirus. Due to the misinformation surrounding the Coronavirus, some sellers have disingenuously labeled regular hygiene products as Coronavirus "killers," even though this is certainly not the case. In order to lessen the risk of contracting the virus, maintain your personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently with water and soap and regularly clean the surfaces in your home with cleaning sprays or wipes. If you do develop any COVID-19 symptoms, contact a health professional as soon as possible for additional information.

Medical masks alone do not cure the Coronavirus, and wearing masks is not recommended for people who have not been infected with the Coronavirus. However, the CDC does advise individuals experiencing Coronavirus-like symptoms such as excessive coughing and breathing difficulties, as well as individuals at risk of contracting the Coronavirus, to wear masks so they don’t spread the disease to others. If you do develop any COVID-19 symptoms, contact a health professional as soon as possible for additional information.

Buying a product like this is not recommended. So far, there is no known product or pill that can completely cure the Coronavirus. In order to lessen the risk of contracting the virus, maintain your personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently with water and soap and regularly clean the surfaces in your home with cleaning sprays or wipes. If you do develop any COVID-19 symptoms, contact a health professional as soon as possible for additional information.