Don't treat coronavirus by injecting disinfectant - it could kill you!

Can injecting disinfectants like bleach or isopropyl alcohol into the body treat coronavirus? NO! Please don't even think of injecting or inhaling bleach, isopropyl alcohol, or any other disinfectants, to treat COVID-19, no matter what you hear. And remember, if in doubt, ask a medical expert! And if you're wondering why anyone would even think about making a video about not injecting yourself with disinfectant, this was a suggestion made by President Trump at a press conference on April 23, 2020. As the news report below makes clear, if people do this, people will die. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/24/disinfectant-injection-coronavirus-trump/ Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites

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