Washing hands is an important practice taught from a very young age at home and school as well. Plain cold water and a bar of soap completely dismantle coronavirus and many other viruses and bacteria. For this reason, just like soap dissolves in water, it dissolves in the protective coat of coronavirus to reach the delicate inside, destroying it instantly. Doctor Thuranira Kaugaria of the Kenyatta National Hospital said washing the virus off with water alone might work. "Soap contains a substance known as amphiphiles, they are able to break the top of most bacteria and viruses," Thuranira told the Star on Saturday.

Source: The Star March 28, 2020 11:38 UTC