To fight nCoV, public urged to gargle with warm water and salt
by Andrea AroThe public was urged to gargle with lukewarm water and salt to help lower the chances of having different viruses, an infectious disease specialist said Friday.
“Maging part na po ng oral hygiene ang pagmumumog po ng maligamgam na tubig na may asin—may coronavirus scare man o wala,” Dr. Rey Salinel said on GMA News.
He said simple oral hygiene may help prevent different viruses. High-salt concentration can kill bacteria and viruses.
“Marami pong namamatay na bacteria at viruses sa high-salt concentration,” Salinel said.
“A pinch of salt and a glass of lukewarm water will make an effective gargling solution,” he added.
He also advised the public to wash their hands frequently and sanitize with alcohol-based products to kill viruses.
“Huwag ninyo pong hawakan ang mga mata ninyo, ilong ninyo, bibig ninyo kasi ‘yan po ang portal of entry. Napaka-importante pong malinis ang kamay,” Salinel said.
It is also advised to wear surgical masks in crowded places and to keep surroundings clean.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared late Thursday the nCoV outbreak a global emergency as cases had already spread to at least 18 countries.
The first confirmed case of nCoV in the country is a 38-year-old woman from Wuhan, China.