COVID-19: DISINFECTION OF SURFACES WITH CHLORINE WATER

Abstract

Chlorine water (bleach) is used for various using in the sanitation of the living environment. It is one of the approved cleaners and disinfectants effective against COVID-19, and is also a very unstable solution. Our study has shown that degradation factors and counterfeits are a problem for the effectiveness in the fight against this pandemic through the cleaning and disinfection of different surfaces on a contaminated site or no in some African countries. This could contribute to the transmission of COVID-19 variants, despite the vaccination strategy put in place. It is concluded that there is a need to inform citizens about the practices of using chlorine water disinfectants in these African countries.