US President Donald Trump has often made headlines with his strange statements. And now once again he has made a shocking statement, as he suggested that research should be carried on whether injecting disinfectants into the body can cure the coronavirus. He also proposed whether this deadly virus could be killed by illuminating ultraviolet light in the patient's body. This exceptional advice of the American President is being ridiculed on social media too.
Oh FFS please don’t do this. I don’t need the extra work. If you are sick call your doctor. Don’t self medicate. https://t.co/uBXIasVXio
— Judy Melinek M.D. (@drjudymelinek) April 24, 2020
According to the news agency AFP, American health experts had to come forward after the President's statement ... Experts told people that such 'dangerous' suggestions need not be taken care of. Indeed, William Bryan, acting head of the Directorate of Science and Technology, released scientific research of his department. Presenting the result of the research, Brian said that isopropyl alcohol destroys the coronavirus in thirty seconds.
Trump's statement
Surprised at the statement of William Bryan, Trump said that germicides could then be injected into the infected person to eliminate the virus. Trump further said that by injecting chemicals, the virus could be killed in a minute. It will be fascinating to investigate this. Trump also asked reporters in the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of using ultraviolet light to combat the dreaded coronavirus infection.
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Criticism
Trump's statement has been severely criticized. Health experts have asked ordinary people not to accept this advice. They say germicides are highly toxic substances. Isopropyl alcohol is used in chemicals such as disinfectants, sanitizers. In such a situation, people should not pay attention to these statements.
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Statement under condemnation
- Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Craig Spencer, told the Washington Post that "my concern is that people will die from such advice. People will think it's a good idea ... but it will be dangerous for them."
- Dr Stephen Han, a member of the White House Task Force, set up to combat the Coronavirus, and Commissioner of the American Food and Drug Administration, also criticized Trump's suggestion, saying, "I certainly would not recommend any disinfectant."
- Columbia University Medical Center Associate Professor Dara Kass told people in a tweet that they should avoid trying such things. This type of chemical can also kill a person.
The US President's bizarre statement was also widely mocked on social media.
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