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curl -X POST \
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  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/news\/article\/Trump-suggests-injecting-disinfectant-to-kill-15223367.php","crawl_time":1772700313,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,timesunion!www,\/news\/article\/Trump-suggests-injecting-disinfectant-to-kill-15223367.php s443","src_root_hash":"2671532572717896495","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to kill coronavirus. Here's why he's wrong","meta_descriptions":["Disinfectants, like bleach and isopropyl alcohol, are toxic and should not be consumed,..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23.\nDrew Angerer\/Getty\nDuring a White House press briefing on Thursday, president Donald Trump floated the idea of injecting disinfectant or using ultraviolet or \"very powerful\" light inside the body as a\ncoronavirus\nremedy. Disinfectants are toxic chemicals that are poisonous to the human body and should not be injected. Similarly, ultraviolet light contains energy powerful enough to damage DNA.\nArticle continues below this ad\n\"I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute,\"\nsaid Trump\n, turning to Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator in the White House task force and Bill Bryan, head of the science and technology directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. \"Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?\" he asked.\nBoth claims were immediately criticized by doctors and physicians.\nHi, ER Doc here.\nDo NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19.\n— Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS)\nApril 23, 2020\nThe president's claims came after a short presentation by Bryan which showed a slide discussing how commonly used disinfectants such as bleach and\nisopropyl alcohol\ncan work to kill the virus. These disinfectants are \nonly \nuseful in killing the coronavirus on surfaces, \noutside \nthe human body, like kitchen counter tops and tables. They are toxic. They should never be ingested or injected.\nArticle continues below this ad\nTimes Union Logo\nMake the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search.\nAdd Preferred Source\n\"They're not meant for internal consumption,\" says Ian Musgrave, a pharmacologist and senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide. \"Things like disinfectant and bleach are very good at killing viruses and bacteria but they're also very good at killing our own cells.\"\nMusgrave points out the purpose of a\ndrug\nis to \"specifically\" target viruses and bacteria without doing damage to the human body. Disinfectants and UV lights are not drugs. \"These things can't tell the difference between viruses and your own cells,\" he says.\nYou cannot disinfect your body from the inside.\nArticle continues below this ad\nMany disinfectants, like household bleach, can create extensive organ damage in the gastrointestinal tract and throat if they are ingested in high amounts. Musgrave notes this is \"incredibly painful and not pleasant.\" Exposure to vapors can cause lung injury. Injection of disinfectants can be particularly damaging --\nas shown in a case study published in the journal Toxicology Observation in 2013\n -- where a patient's blood cells were ripped apart by household bleach and a renal transplant was required.\nTrending Now\nThe White House briefing Thursday also included the notion \"sunlight impedes virus transmission\" and Trump appeared to tout ultraviolet or \"very powerful light\" as a potential treatment option if it was brought \"inside the body\". The\nWorld Health Organization's current advice on UV light lamps\nis they \"should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin.\" Ultraviolet light -- like that emitted by the sun and other sources -- is\nknown to be damaging to the skin and is the cause for practically all skin cancers\n.\nBoth UV and disinfectants should only be used for cleaning surfaces.\nArticle continues below this ad\n\"If you want to disinfect surfaces, ultraviolet is very good at disinfecting surfaces,\" says Musgrave, \"and it's great to rub down the your benches and tabletops with 70% alcohol\" before reiterating they are not meant to be ingested.\nWashing your hands frequently\nSocial distancing\nAvoiding touching your mouth, eyes, nose\nPractice good respiratory hygiene\nArticle continues below this ad\nThere are \nno FDA approved treatments or vaccines\n for \ndealing with a COVID-19 infection\n. Instead, doctors manage symptoms of the disease as best they can. There are dozens of potential treatment options being explored across the globe, but none have passed safety and efficacy trials in humans.\nApril 24, 2020\n|\nUpdated\nApril 24, 2020 8:32 a.m.\nJackson\r\n                                                                Ryan","attrs_markdown":"Times Union Logo\n\nHearst Newspapers Logo\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/news\/article\/Trump-suggests-injecting-disinfectant-to-kill-15223367.php#content)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/hamburgerbutton)\n\n[Weather](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/weather\/)\n\n[School closings](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/projects\/closings-delays\/)\n\n[Capital Region](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/local\/)\n\n- [Best of the Capital Region](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/best\/)\n- [Education](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/education\/)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/health\/)\n- [History](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/history\/)\n\n[Hudson 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time](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/news\/article\/clocks-change-spring-forward-sunday-march-8-21950106.php)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/news\/)\n\n# Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to kill coronavirus. Here's why he's wrong\nBy Jackson Ryan, provided by\n\nUpdated\n\nApril 24, 2020 8:32 a.m.\n\n![President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23.]()\n\nPresident Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23.\n\nDrew Angerer\/Getty\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77449 (Katy)Number of confirmed cases: 138(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77449 (Katy)**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **138**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77084Number of confirmed cases: 128(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77084**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **128**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77088Number of confirmed cases: 98(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77088**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **98**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77090Number of confirmed cases: 81(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77090**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **81**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77002Number of confirmed cases: 78(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77002**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **78**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77433 (Cypress)Number of confirmed cases: 77(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77433 (Cypress)**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **77**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77044Number of confirmed cases: 77(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77044**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **77**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77073Number of confirmed cases: 76(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77073**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **76**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77036Number of confirmed cases: 75(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77036**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **75**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77015Number of confirmed cases: 75(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77015**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **75**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77396 (Humble) Number of confirmed cases: 70(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77396 (Humble)**   \nNumber of confirmed cases: **70**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77045Number of confirmed cases: 70(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77045**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **70**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77082Number of confirmed cases: 69(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77082**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **69**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77021Number of confirmed cases: 68(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77021**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **68**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77057Number of confirmed cases: 66(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77057**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **66**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77064Number of confirmed cases: 65(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77064**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **65**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77024Number of confirmed cases: 65(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77024**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **65**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77429 (Cypress)Number of confirmed cases: 64(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77429 (Cypress)**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **64**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77014Number of confirmed cases: 64(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77014**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **64**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77072Number of confirmed cases: 63(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77072**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **63**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77373 (Spring) Number of confirmed cases: 62(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77373 (Spring)**   \nNumber of confirmed cases**: 62**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77033Number of confirmed cases: 60(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77033**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **60**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77004Number of confirmed cases: 60(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77004**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **60**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77096Number of confirmed cases: 59(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77096**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **59**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77006Number of confirmed cases: 59(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77006**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **59**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n![Harris County ZIP: 77099Number of confirmed cases: 58(As of April 22)]()\n\nHarris County ZIP: **77099**  \nNumber of confirmed cases: **58**  \n  \n(As of April 22)\n\nHarris County Public Health\n\n*This article, [Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to kill coronavirus. Here's why he's wrong](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/trump-suggests-injecting-disinfectant-to-kill-coronavirus-heres-why-hes-wrong\/#ftag=CAD-06-10abe3d), originally appeared on [CNET.com](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/#ftag=YHF65cbda0).*\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl)\n\nDuring a White House press briefing on Thursday, president Donald Trump floated the idea of injecting disinfectant or using ultraviolet or \"very powerful\" light inside the body as a [coronavirus](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/feature\/coronavirus\/) remedy. Disinfectants are toxic chemicals that are poisonous to the human body and should not be injected. Similarly, ultraviolet light contains energy powerful enough to damage DNA.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\n\"I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute,\" [said Trump](https:\/\/twitter.com\/atrupar\/status\/1253448500676898818?s=20), turning to Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator in the White House task force and Bill Bryan, head of the science and technology directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. \"Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?\" he asked.\n\nBoth claims were immediately criticized by doctors and physicians.\n\n> Hi, ER Doc here.  \n>   \n> Do NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19.\n> \n> — Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM\\_RESUS) [April 23, 2020](https:\/\/twitter.com\/EM_RESUS\/status\/1253458355517042689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThe president's claims came after a short presentation by Bryan which showed a slide discussing how commonly used disinfectants such as bleach and [isopropyl alcohol](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK208299\/) can work to kill the virus. These disinfectants are **only** useful in killing the coronavirus on surfaces, **outside** the human body, like kitchen counter tops and tables. They are toxic. They should never be ingested or injected.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\nTimes Union Logo\n\n### Don’t miss the next big story\nMake the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search.\n\n[Add Preferred Source](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=timesunion.com)\n\n\"They're not meant for internal consumption,\" says Ian Musgrave, a pharmacologist and senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide. \"Things like disinfectant and bleach are very good at killing viruses and bacteria but they're also very good at killing our own cells.\"\n\nMusgrave points out the purpose of a *drug* is to \"specifically\" target viruses and bacteria without doing damage to the human body. Disinfectants and UV lights are not drugs. \"These things can't tell the difference between viruses and your own cells,\" he says.\n\nYou cannot disinfect your body from the inside.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\nMany disinfectants, like household bleach, can create extensive organ damage in the gastrointestinal tract and throat if they are ingested in high amounts. Musgrave notes this is \"incredibly painful and not pleasant.\" Exposure to vapors can cause lung injury. Injection of disinfectants can be particularly damaging -- [as shown in a case study published in the journal Toxicology Observation in 2013](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3576498\/pdf\/13181_2012_Article_259.pdf) -- where a patient's blood cells were ripped apart by household bleach and a renal transplant was required.\n\nTrending Now\n\n[Scooter company reportedly laid off 406 in 2-minute Zoom call](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/business\/article\/E-scooter-company-Bird-laid-of-Zoom-call-layoffs-15223338.php)\n\n[On March 27, electric scooter startup Bird reportedly sent out calendar invites to several...](https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/business\/article\/E-scooter-company-Bird-laid-of-Zoom-call-layoffs-15223338.php)\n\n[![Electric scooters of US transportation company 'Bird are parked in a maintenance hall in Marseille, southern France, on November 18, 2019. 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disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23.\n\nDrew Angerer\/Getty\n\nDuring a White House press briefing on Thursday, president Donald Trump floated the idea of injecting disinfectant or using ultraviolet or \"very powerful\" light inside the body as a [coronavirus](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/feature\/coronavirus\/) remedy. Disinfectants are toxic chemicals that are poisonous to the human body and should not be injected. Similarly, ultraviolet light contains energy powerful enough to damage DNA.\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\n\"I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute,\" [said Trump](https:\/\/twitter.com\/atrupar\/status\/1253448500676898818?s=20), turning to Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator in the White House task force and Bill Bryan, head of the science and technology directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. \"Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?\" he asked.\n\nBoth claims were immediately criticized by doctors and physicians.\n\n> Hi, ER Doc here.\n> \n> Do NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19.\n> \n> — Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM\\_RESUS) [April 23, 2020](https:\/\/twitter.com\/EM_RESUS\/status\/1253458355517042689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThe president's claims came after a short presentation by Bryan which showed a slide discussing how commonly used disinfectants such as bleach and [isopropyl alcohol](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK208299\/) can work to kill the virus. These disinfectants are **only** useful in killing the coronavirus on surfaces, **outside** the human body, like kitchen counter tops and tables. They are toxic. They should never be ingested or injected.\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\nTimes Union Logo\n\nMake the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search.\n\n[Add Preferred Source](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=timesunion.com)\n\n\"They're not meant for internal consumption,\" says Ian Musgrave, a pharmacologist and senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide. \"Things like disinfectant and bleach are very good at killing viruses and bacteria but they're also very good at killing our own cells.\"\n\nMusgrave points out the purpose of a *drug* is to \"specifically\" target viruses and bacteria without doing damage to the human body. Disinfectants and UV lights are not drugs. \"These things can't tell the difference between viruses and your own cells,\" he says.\n\nYou cannot disinfect your body from the inside.\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\nMany disinfectants, like household bleach, can create extensive organ damage in the gastrointestinal tract and throat if they are ingested in high amounts. Musgrave notes this is \"incredibly painful and not pleasant.\" Exposure to vapors can cause lung injury. Injection of disinfectants can be particularly damaging -- [as shown in a case study published in the journal Toxicology Observation in 2013](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3576498\/pdf\/13181_2012_Article_259.pdf) -- where a patient's blood cells were ripped apart by household bleach and a renal transplant was required.\n\nTrending Now\n\nThe White House briefing Thursday also included the notion \"sunlight impedes virus transmission\" and Trump appeared to tout ultraviolet or \"very powerful light\" as a potential treatment option if it was brought \"inside the body\". The [World Health Organization's current advice on UV light lamps](https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\/myth-busters) is they \"should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin.\" Ultraviolet light -- like that emitted by the sun and other sources -- is [known to be damaging to the skin and is the cause for practically all skin cancers](https:\/\/www.cancercouncil.com.au\/63295\/cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/sun-protection-sport-and-recreation\/sun-protection-information-for-sporting-groups\/how-ultraviolet-uv-radiation-causes-skin-cancer\/).\n\nBoth UV and disinfectants should only be used for cleaning surfaces.\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\n\"If you want to disinfect surfaces, ultraviolet is very good at disinfecting surfaces,\" says Musgrave, \"and it's great to rub down the your benches and tabletops with 70% alcohol\" before reiterating they are not meant to be ingested.\n\n- Washing your hands frequently\n- [Social distancing](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/social-distancing-how-to-do-it-who-should-do-it-and-for-how-long\/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d)\n- Avoiding touching your mouth, eyes, nose\n- Practice good respiratory hygiene\n\nArticle continues below this ad\n\nThere are **[no FDA approved treatments or vaccines](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/coronavirus-treatments-hydroxychloroquine-vaccines-and-drugs-for-covid-19\/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d)** for [dealing with a COVID-19 infection](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/hcp\/clinical-guidance-management-patients.html). 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Boilerpipe Text	President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23. Drew Angerer/Getty During a White House press briefing on Thursday, president Donald Trump floated the idea of injecting disinfectant or using ultraviolet or "very powerful" light inside the body as a coronavirus remedy. Disinfectants are toxic chemicals that are poisonous to the human body and should not be injected. Similarly, ultraviolet light contains energy powerful enough to damage DNA. Article continues below this ad "I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute," said Trump , turning to Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator in the White House task force and Bill Bryan, head of the science and technology directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. "Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?" he asked. Both claims were immediately criticized by doctors and physicians. Hi, ER Doc here. Do NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19. — Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS) April 23, 2020 The president's claims came after a short presentation by Bryan which showed a slide discussing how commonly used disinfectants such as bleach and isopropyl alcohol can work to kill the virus. These disinfectants are only useful in killing the coronavirus on surfaces, outside the human body, like kitchen counter tops and tables. They are toxic. They should never be ingested or injected. Article continues below this ad Times Union Logo Make the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search. Add Preferred Source "They're not meant for internal consumption," says Ian Musgrave, a pharmacologist and senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide. "Things like disinfectant and bleach are very good at killing viruses and bacteria but they're also very good at killing our own cells." Musgrave points out the purpose of a drug is to "specifically" target viruses and bacteria without doing damage to the human body. Disinfectants and UV lights are not drugs. "These things can't tell the difference between viruses and your own cells," he says. You cannot disinfect your body from the inside. Article continues below this ad Many disinfectants, like household bleach, can create extensive organ damage in the gastrointestinal tract and throat if they are ingested in high amounts. Musgrave notes this is "incredibly painful and not pleasant." Exposure to vapors can cause lung injury. Injection of disinfectants can be particularly damaging -- as shown in a case study published in the journal Toxicology Observation in 2013 -- where a patient's blood cells were ripped apart by household bleach and a renal transplant was required. Trending Now The White House briefing Thursday also included the notion "sunlight impedes virus transmission" and Trump appeared to tout ultraviolet or "very powerful light" as a potential treatment option if it was brought "inside the body". The World Health Organization's current advice on UV light lamps is they "should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin." Ultraviolet light -- like that emitted by the sun and other sources -- is known to be damaging to the skin and is the cause for practically all skin cancers . Both UV and disinfectants should only be used for cleaning surfaces. Article continues below this ad "If you want to disinfect surfaces, ultraviolet is very good at disinfecting surfaces," says Musgrave, "and it's great to rub down the your benches and tabletops with 70% alcohol" before reiterating they are not meant to be ingested. Washing your hands frequently Social distancing Avoiding touching your mouth, eyes, nose Practice good respiratory hygiene Article continues below this ad There are no FDA approved treatments or vaccines for dealing with a COVID-19 infection . Instead, doctors manage symptoms of the disease as best they can. There are dozens of potential treatment options being explored across the globe, but none have passed safety and efficacy trials in humans. April 24, 2020 \| Updated April 24, 2020 8:32 a.m. Jackson Ryan
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Here's why he's wrong By Jackson Ryan, provided by Updated April 24, 2020 8:32 a.m. ![President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23.]() President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23. 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Here's why he's wrong](https://www.cnet.com/news/trump-suggests-injecting-disinfectant-to-kill-coronavirus-heres-why-hes-wrong/#ftag=CAD-06-10abe3d), originally appeared on [CNET.com](https://www.cnet.com/#ftag=YHF65cbda0). ![](https://cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co/events/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl) During a White House press briefing on Thursday, president Donald Trump floated the idea of injecting disinfectant or using ultraviolet or "very powerful" light inside the body as a [coronavirus](https://www.cbsnews.com/feature/coronavirus/) remedy. Disinfectants are toxic chemicals that are poisonous to the human body and should not be injected. Similarly, ultraviolet light contains energy powerful enough to damage DNA. Advertisement Article continues below this ad "I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute," [said Trump](https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1253448500676898818?s=20), turning to Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator in the White House task force and Bill Bryan, head of the science and technology directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. "Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?" he asked. Both claims were immediately criticized by doctors and physicians. > Hi, ER Doc here. > > Do NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19. > > — Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM\_RESUS) [April 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/EM_RESUS/status/1253458355517042689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The president's claims came after a short presentation by Bryan which showed a slide discussing how commonly used disinfectants such as bleach and [isopropyl alcohol](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208299/) can work to kill the virus. These disinfectants are only useful in killing the coronavirus on surfaces, outside the human body, like kitchen counter tops and tables. They are toxic. They should never be ingested or injected. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Times Union Logo ### Don’t miss the next big story Make the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search. [Add Preferred Source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=timesunion.com) "They're not meant for internal consumption," says Ian Musgrave, a pharmacologist and senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide. "Things like disinfectant and bleach are very good at killing viruses and bacteria but they're also very good at killing our own cells." Musgrave points out the purpose of a drug is to "specifically" target viruses and bacteria without doing damage to the human body. Disinfectants and UV lights are not drugs. "These things can't tell the difference between viruses and your own cells," he says. You cannot disinfect your body from the inside. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Many disinfectants, like household bleach, can create extensive organ damage in the gastrointestinal tract and throat if they are ingested in high amounts. Musgrave notes this is "incredibly painful and not pleasant." Exposure to vapors can cause lung injury. Injection of disinfectants can be particularly damaging -- [as shown in a case study published in the journal Toxicology Observation in 2013](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576498/pdf/13181_2012_Article_259.pdf) -- where a patient's blood cells were ripped apart by household bleach and a renal transplant was required. Trending Now [Scooter company reportedly laid off 406 in 2-minute Zoom call](https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/E-scooter-company-Bird-laid-of-Zoom-call-layoffs-15223338.php) [On March 27, electric scooter startup Bird reportedly sent out calendar invites to several...](https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/E-scooter-company-Bird-laid-of-Zoom-call-layoffs-15223338.php) [![Electric scooters of US transportation company 'Bird are parked in a maintenance hall in Marseille, southern France, on November 18, 2019. 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The [World Health Organization's current advice on UV light lamps](https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters) is they "should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin." Ultraviolet light -- like that emitted by the sun and other sources -- is [known to be damaging to the skin and is the cause for practically all skin cancers](https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/63295/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sun-protection-sport-and-recreation/sun-protection-information-for-sporting-groups/how-ultraviolet-uv-radiation-causes-skin-cancer/). Both UV and disinfectants should only be used for cleaning surfaces. Advertisement Article continues below this ad "If you want to disinfect surfaces, ultraviolet is very good at disinfecting surfaces," says Musgrave, "and it's great to rub down the your benches and tabletops with 70% alcohol" before reiterating they are not meant to be ingested. The [best ways to protect yourself](https://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d) from COVID-19 remain: - Washing your hands frequently - [Social distancing](https://www.cnet.com/news/social-distancing-how-to-do-it-who-should-do-it-and-for-how-long/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d) - Avoiding touching your mouth, eyes, nose - Practice good respiratory hygiene Advertisement Article continues below this ad There are [no FDA approved treatments or vaccines](https://www.cnet.com/news/coronavirus-treatments-hydroxychloroquine-vaccines-and-drugs-for-covid-19/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d) for [dealing with a COVID-19 infection](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-guidance-management-patients.html). Instead, doctors manage symptoms of the disease as best they can. There are dozens of potential treatment options being explored across the globe, but none have passed safety and efficacy trials in humans. 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Readable Markdown	![President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23.]() President Donald Trump examines slides on disinfectants during a press briefing on April 23. Drew Angerer/Getty During a White House press briefing on Thursday, president Donald Trump floated the idea of injecting disinfectant or using ultraviolet or "very powerful" light inside the body as a [coronavirus](https://www.cbsnews.com/feature/coronavirus/) remedy. Disinfectants are toxic chemicals that are poisonous to the human body and should not be injected. Similarly, ultraviolet light contains energy powerful enough to damage DNA. Article continues below this ad "I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute," [said Trump](https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1253448500676898818?s=20), turning to Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator in the White House task force and Bill Bryan, head of the science and technology directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. "Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?" he asked. Both claims were immediately criticized by doctors and physicians. > Hi, ER Doc here. > > Do NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19. > > — Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM\_RESUS) [April 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/EM_RESUS/status/1253458355517042689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The president's claims came after a short presentation by Bryan which showed a slide discussing how commonly used disinfectants such as bleach and [isopropyl alcohol](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208299/) can work to kill the virus. These disinfectants are only useful in killing the coronavirus on surfaces, outside the human body, like kitchen counter tops and tables. They are toxic. They should never be ingested or injected. Article continues below this ad Times Union Logo Make the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search. [Add Preferred Source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=timesunion.com) "They're not meant for internal consumption," says Ian Musgrave, a pharmacologist and senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide. "Things like disinfectant and bleach are very good at killing viruses and bacteria but they're also very good at killing our own cells." Musgrave points out the purpose of a drug is to "specifically" target viruses and bacteria without doing damage to the human body. Disinfectants and UV lights are not drugs. "These things can't tell the difference between viruses and your own cells," he says. You cannot disinfect your body from the inside. Article continues below this ad Many disinfectants, like household bleach, can create extensive organ damage in the gastrointestinal tract and throat if they are ingested in high amounts. Musgrave notes this is "incredibly painful and not pleasant." Exposure to vapors can cause lung injury. Injection of disinfectants can be particularly damaging -- [as shown in a case study published in the journal Toxicology Observation in 2013](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576498/pdf/13181_2012_Article_259.pdf) -- where a patient's blood cells were ripped apart by household bleach and a renal transplant was required. Trending Now The White House briefing Thursday also included the notion "sunlight impedes virus transmission" and Trump appeared to tout ultraviolet or "very powerful light" as a potential treatment option if it was brought "inside the body". The [World Health Organization's current advice on UV light lamps](https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters) is they "should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of the skin." Ultraviolet light -- like that emitted by the sun and other sources -- is [known to be damaging to the skin and is the cause for practically all skin cancers](https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/63295/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sun-protection-sport-and-recreation/sun-protection-information-for-sporting-groups/how-ultraviolet-uv-radiation-causes-skin-cancer/). Both UV and disinfectants should only be used for cleaning surfaces. Article continues below this ad "If you want to disinfect surfaces, ultraviolet is very good at disinfecting surfaces," says Musgrave, "and it's great to rub down the your benches and tabletops with 70% alcohol" before reiterating they are not meant to be ingested. - Washing your hands frequently - [Social distancing](https://www.cnet.com/news/social-distancing-how-to-do-it-who-should-do-it-and-for-how-long/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d) - Avoiding touching your mouth, eyes, nose - Practice good respiratory hygiene Article continues below this ad There are [no FDA approved treatments or vaccines](https://www.cnet.com/news/coronavirus-treatments-hydroxychloroquine-vaccines-and-drugs-for-covid-19/#ftag=CAD0610abe3d) for [dealing with a COVID-19 infection](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-guidance-management-patients.html). Instead, doctors manage symptoms of the disease as best they can. There are dozens of potential treatment options being explored across the globe, but none have passed safety and efficacy trials in humans. April 24, 2020 \\|Updated April 24, 2020 8:32 a.m. Jackson Ryan
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