Most of you know that I’m a Chemist Research Scientist currently working for the US federal Government. Lately I've been inundated with many questions regarding to the #COVIDー19 outbreak.

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I appreciate that a lot of people,find me as a great source of information but since I’m not an expert on Coronaviruses specifically, I will simply give you some insight from our data surrounding the SARS- coV- 2virus.

SARS-CoV-2 enters cells by attaching to a receptor (ACE2),this triggers the cell to take up the virus into its membrane and produces a membrane packet called endosome by using the endosome, the virus evades detection of the immune system, it's kinda a cloaking device, literally.

The virus containing endosome requires a drop in ph to enable it to fuse with the endosome membrane & release its viral RNA. That's where the mechanism of action of HCQ/ CQ comes into play. The drug increases the pH of organelles like the endosome and prevents viral RNA release.

Instead, it's directed to another organelle, the lysosome, which dissolves the viral RNA. In addition to this, HCQ/CQ are theorized to reduce inflammation. A certain chemical known as a cytokine is released by the immune system in patients infected with viruses.

In the case of SARS-CoV-2 we know that these we know that these cytokines do more damage than good they can cause a cytokine storm as bad as it sounds. HCQ/CQ may block immune cell signalling,

so that the amount of these cytokines is reduced, resulting in a more subdued immune response that clears the virus out instead of damaging the lungs and progressing the disease.

Because the virus is not technically a living organism, you don’t kill it, since decays on its own. And yes, they change genetic code, even though they aren't alive(they mutate) they are subject as other living things, that’s because they undertake them with a host organism,

experiencing an evolutionary pressure replication cycle. Temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies may slow down but not halt the virus.

This virus is fragile, the only thing that protects it is an external layer. That’s why soap or detergent is a good remedy since the foam wedges into the lipid envelopes of microbes prying them after. So please, don’t forget to wash your hands for 20 seconds or more.

In our lab, we use 70% ethanol & 1% bleach (sodium hypochlorite) diluted with water. Hand sanitizer (65-95% ethanol) uses the same principle as the ethanol we use in the lab it’s virucidal kills most viruses. Soap can also kill this virus in particular because

it is surrounded by an envelope layer of fat (lipids) that are dissolved by soap. Soap is the best weapon you have, use it preferentially over hand sanitizer at home. Any mixture over at least 65% or with 1 part of chlorine and 5 parts of water

will dissolve the lipids outer layer of the virus breaking it from the inside. People asked me about Peroxide. Well, it also dissolves the virus’s protein, but you’d have to use it pure and that hurts the skin therefore I wouldn’t personally recommend it.

Bactericides won’t work . The virus isn’t a living organism like bacteria, they can’t kill what is not alive.

NEVER shake used or new clothing, sheets or any type of cloth. As long as the virus is attached to the porous surface, it’ll be very inert and it will disintegrate between 3 hours (cloth and porous), 4 hours in copper, because it's naturally an antiseptic,

wood, because it removes all the moisture, doesn’t detach off and it disintegrates 24 hrs in cardboard, 42 in metal and 72 hrs in plastic. But if you shake it or use it as a duster, the virus molecules will float in the air, being activated up to 3 hrs,and can lodge in your nose.

The virus molecules seem to remain stable in extreme cold, or artificial as AC in houses and cars. It’s most likely they need some moisture to remain stable, especially in the dark.Light, warm & dry areas seem to deteriorate faster.But we’re still trying to learn more about this.

People asked me about UV LIGHTS yes, they’ll break down the virus protein. This could be a good idea to disinfect and reuse a mask a few times ONLY If needed. Reusable masks should be used only ONCE. Don’t over use UV lights they break down collagen bringing other issues.

The virus can NOT go through healthy skin. A lot of people are spreading rumors saying vinagre can kill the CoronaVirus. That’s not true, vinagre is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective virus’s layer neither VODKA , Spirits, or any distilled alcohol.

The strongest vodka I believe is 40% alcohol, and you need at least 60% -65% and Vodka doesn't meet the current recommendation. I’ve heard people using alcohol and Aloe Vera as sanitizer that can work as long you’re using 60% alcohol.

The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus will be and the more open or ventilated, the less. Hands should be washed before and after touching all objects. And of course after using the bathroom.

You might have to moisturize your hands frequently from so much washing them, since molecules can hide in small/ micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better. Also I recommend keeping your NAILS SHORT,so the virus doesn’t hide there.

I hope this works for you . If you have any further questions feel free to DM me Or I’d recommend to visit as your #1 resource : http://who.int  and http://CDC.gov  they provide the most credible source of knowledge. Please keep yourself & your love ones safe.