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A Succinct Summary of What You Should Know

Here's some very interesting and helpful information from a Johns Hopkins University scientist (assistant professor of infectious diseases) about the nature of viruses and what works to deactivate and/or destroy them. Easy to read:

  • The virus is not a living organism; rather, it is a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular (eyes), nasal (nose) or buccal (mouth and cheek) mucosa (mucous membranes), changes their genetic code (mutation) and converts them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

  • Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but it decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity, and type of material where it lies (see below).

  • The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best defense because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much, for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam). When you dissolve the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.

  • HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 77 degrees Fahrenheit for washing hands, clothes, and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam, and that makes the soap even more useful

  • Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

  • Any mixture with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaking it down from the inside.

  • Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol, and chlorine because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it in pure strength, which hurts your skin.

  • NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibacterial agents cannot kill what is not alive.

  • NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets, or cloth that may have the virus on them. While it is attached to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates in:

  • -3 hours (fabric and porous surfaces),

  • -4 hours (copper and wood)

  • --24 hours (cardboard)

  • -42 hours (metal)

  • -72 hours (plastic).

  • If you shake cloth or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours and can lodge in your nose.

  • The virus molecules remain very stable in outdoor cold or artificial cold, as well as in air conditioners in houses and cars. They also need moisture, and especially darkness, to stay stable. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm, and bright environments will degrade them faster.

  • UV LIGHT on any object that may contain the virus breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask, UV light is perfect. (But be careful: UV light also breaks down collagen, which is protein, in the skin.)

  • The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

  • Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

  • NO SPIRITS, including vodka, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need at least 65%

  • LISTERINE SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.

  • The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

  • Wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.

  • If your hands become dry from so much washing, be sure to MOUISTURIZE them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.

  • Keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.


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