Doctor Explains How Gloves are Harmful in Battle Against Covid-19

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This doctor noticed people wearing hand gloves to avoid the virus and decided to create awareness on why it was harmful. He explained that the germs got accumulated on the surface of it from people's trips to wherever they went wearing it and, they might as well end up touching their faces with it. He also discussed that while removing the used glove, the chances of the germs spreading intensifies. He concluded his message with a helpful tip to wash hands regularly instead of wearing gloves to stay safe.

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00:00 I'm gonna explain why you don't need to wear gloves when you go out. You got your gloves, you're at the supermarket,

00:06 you're touching things. There you go, germs. You keep touching more things throughout the day with these same gloves.

00:12 Germs everywhere, you're accumulating germs.

00:15 Your glove is now more full of germs than your hand would have been if you washed each time.

00:21 And remember, with these same gloves, you'll be touching your steering wheel, you might accidentally touch your hand,

00:27 transferring the germs to yourself. And then when you're changing your gloves, you might be actually touching the glove itself.

00:32 Just wash your hands, be sensible, stay safe.

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