How long does hand sanitizer work?

How long does hand sanitizer work?

 The corona virus, which originated in Wuhan, China, has already spread to hundreds of countries around the world.  The number of deaths in this case is not less.

 And people are aware of this corona panic.  The use of hand sanitizers and masks has increased in the country.  Since all work is done with the help of hands and it is not possible to wash hands all the time, many people consider using hand sanitizer as the most convenient way.  But here remains a question. How long will the hand sanitizer be effective after use?

 The results of several studies and clinical trials have shown that most hand sanitizers last 1-2 minutes after use.  Philip Tyrone Jr., director of the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology at NYU Langon Medical Center, quoted the New York Daily News as saying.  PhD.

 Yes, hands will be protected from germs for only two minutes after using hand sanitizer.  Which is at least 30 times shorter than Americans think.

 In this regard, the physician and intern of the United States Lennox Hill Hospital.  "It's better to be protected for a short time than to not use anything at all," said Lane Harwitz.  Especially when you are going to shake hands with someone or sign a paper. But the most beneficial and effective thing is to wash your hands over time with soap and water. '

 But the use of hand sanitizer should not be stopped at all.  Sneezing-coughing, eating, using the keyboard, writing something, using a hand sanitizer before and after shaking hands with someone will work very well to keep you safe from germs.  However, keeping in mind the limited time of its effectiveness, one should be careful about its use.