Don't use disinfectant nano mist spray directly on human, MOH warns
The Health Ministry today warned the public against using nano mist spray devices directly on humans in an attempt to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19 virus.
In a statement, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said surface disinfectants recommended for use against the coronavirus are not meant to be used on humans and can cause irritation.
"Lately, this product has gained public attention in its use as a disinfecting tool to prevent transmission of Covid-19. Some members of the public believe this...
The Health Ministry today warned the public against using nano mist spray devices directly on humans in an attempt to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19 virus.
In a statement, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said surface disinfectants recommended for use against the coronavirus are not meant to be used on humans and can cause irritation.
"Lately, this product has gained public attention in its use as a disinfecting tool to prevent transmission of Covid-19. Some members of the public believe this device can kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the air and surface.
"However, the effectiveness of this device is dependent on its dispersion ability, the disinfectant type used and its concentration, as well as the contact time between disinfectant and surface.
"In general, currently several surface disinfectants have been identified to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 such as alcohol 70-90 percent, hydrogen peroxide, thymol, quaternary ammonia, and chlorine-based solution.
"MOH would like to emphasise that the disinfecting solution as mentioned above is for the purpose of surface disinfection and not meant to be used directly on humans. This is due to the fact that contact with some of this solution may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal system," he added.
The list of recommended disinfectants against Covid-19 is available on the US Environmental Protection Agency website, which is an international reference for disinfectants.
Noor Hisham said the use of nano mist also does not replace the requirement for standard surface cleaning.
The public can access MOH's guidelines on surface disinfectant registration through the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency website here, while assessment reports on various disinfection methods can be viewed on MOH's Covid-19 website.
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