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Vodka won't protect you from coronavirus, and 4 other things to know about hand sanitizer

  • Written by Jeffrey Gardner, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Soap and hot water is the best way to clean your hands, but sanitizer is a good second choice.AP Photo/Ric Feld

Editor’s note: As concern about coronavirus grows, hand sanitizer is in high demand. Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and why he doesn’t recommend making your own supply at...

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