Before the COVID-19 pandemic, you might recall health officials warning about something called a “superbug” and its creation due to hand sanitizer usage.
Basically researchers warned that by overusing disinfecting products, you could inadvertently create a “superbug’” that was resistant to products like hand sanitizers and antibacterial sprays.
Due to the boom in sanitizer usage during the coronavirus pandemic, does that leave us at risk or creating bacterium that is able to resist cleaning methods?
Finally some good news on this health matter: Experts say not to worry. Charles Letizia, MPH, is an epidemiologist working to combat COVID-19 in Central Florida.