News Report | June 23, 2020
More Than One-Third Of Americans Surveyed Used Bleach & Disinfectants Unsafely To Prevent COVID-19
About 39% of 502 Americans surveyed in May 2020 reported using bleach and disinfectants unsafely at home in effort to prevent transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The unsafe practices included using bleach on food products, applying household cleaning and disinfectant products to skin, and inhaling or ingesting cleaners and disinfectants.
Cleaning & Disinfection Practices In The Previous Month With The Intent Of Preventing COVID-19 Infection (Based On 502 Responses To An Opt-In Internet Panel Survey In May 2020)
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