Even the author of that viral mouthwash study says everyone is reading it wrong.
Here’s what it really says about COVID-19 and your health.
And then headlines began to spring upclaimingthat a new study proves mouthwash inactivates the virus that causes COVID-19.
But thats not the full story.
And the study results never proved that it could.
Like many studies, the findings have been widely and rather dramatically over-interpreted in the media.
epidemiology professor and founding director of the epidemiology program at the University of Delaware
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They found that exposing the cells to mouthwashes like Listerine was effective in decreasing the amount of virus present.
All were saying right now is, this could add an extra layer of protection, he says.
This led to a lot of concern about the ability ofgroceries or mail to transmit COVID.
As we enter flu season, keep up that vigilance withhandwashingand cleaning high-touch surfaces, says Dr. Horney.
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