Doctors call for reducing the use of chemical disinfectants

Many hospitals have returned to the massive use of chemical disinfectants since the start of the coronavirus epidemic. But doctors point out their health risks, and call for more regulated use.

Hygienist at Hyères hospital, Doctor Philippe Carenco warns:
"These biocides are used with frenzy within the framework of the Covid, most of the time without any justification, not even from a medical or scientific point of view", he explains for radio Europe 1.

The main risk is to make these bacteria resistant to antibiotics, and therefore to create formidable nosocomial diseases through overzealous cleaning.

But what to use instead? Microfiber cloths or steam machines can be used, methods without chemicals that are even more effective in preventing disinfection according to doctors. Cleaning products based on probiotics are also used : good bacteria to prevent harmful bacteria from developing.

These methods are not at all anecdotal. 93% of health professionals surveyed have adopted or say they are ready to adopt these practices to reduce the environmental, but also societal and social impacts of hospitals. 

Several  scientific studies have been conducted all over the world. All have been able to establish a link between air pollution and the gravity of Corona virus. 

Research from Harvard University concluded :
For only 1 microgram of fine particles (PM 2.5) per cubic meter in the air, Covid patients are 8% more likely to die of the virus.
 
Air pollution creates underlying conditions for the virus to attack stronger and that patients exposed needed ventilation for a longer time

The amount of fine particles is a very important predictor of the number of confirmed cases and of the number of hospital admissions for COVID-19.

Research from The Wolrd Bank in the Netherlands :
The estimates suggest that when air pollution increases by 20 %, the number of expected Covid cases will double. 

Professor Anna Hansell of the University of Leicester in Britain says in The Guardian : 
"It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to the question. But I suspect it will be an extension of what we already know about air pollution , and if you look at an entire population, a small increase in risk is something you should try to fix. "

BioOrg is perfectly in line with  the instructions given by Luxembourg ASTF in their containment exit strategy

We all agree on what will create a healthier and safer environment :

Clean and renewed ambiant air, with 40 to 50% less fine particles.