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Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by metromediaboss: 10:31pm On Sep 07, 2018 |
A Public Health Physician, Dr Michael Oguntoye, has warned that mobile phones could transmit diseases and infections if it comes in contact with body fluids of an infected person. Oguntoye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that phones are “fomites” which could serve as medium of transmitting viral organism, causing diseases and infections on people. He described fomites as any non-living object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms, such as viruses or bacteria. “Taking a cell phone into the bathroom and then leaving with it, can carry diseases and germs, especially when you do not wash your hands and then coming out,” he said. According to him, phones can transfer diseases and virus from one individual to another. Oguntoye, an epidemiologist with Kwara Ministry of Health, advised people to keep phones away from the toilet and observe personal hygiene such as hand washing at all times. He also recommended cleaning of phones with disinfectant that would not harm the phones. http://www.metronaija.ng/phones-can-transmit-virus-germs-expert-warns/
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Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by dingbang(m): 10:34pm On Sep 07, 2018 |
Its true. At least you can just place the phone on a tissue paper . there are antibacterial wipes in the market that one can use also to wipe their phones to kill unseen bacteria. also, people should always use hand sanitizers. meanwhile, esteemed first bank customers, y'all can now perform new and exciting transactions on the first mobile app, click the link on my signature to find out more. Thanks. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by otokx(m): 12:07am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Phones should not be in the toilet or kitchen but when there is a power outrage the torchlight app comes in handy. 7 Likes |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Emeka71(m): 6:57am On Sep 08, 2018 |
metromediaboss:Too bad. |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Ejadike(m): 10:31am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Very true, we use dirty hand to operate our devices yet we don't clean them. 1 Like |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by RedBororo(m): 11:06am On Sep 08, 2018 |
WHAT IS SAFE ON THIS EARTH, WE CREATE DEMOLITION THAN INVENTION 1 Like |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by inoki247: 11:07am On Sep 08, 2018 |
so we should just go back to Nitel Telephone or Landline.. Before people start Having Trojan or Ralia Odinga virus.. 2 Likes |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by buchi4action(m): 11:07am On Sep 08, 2018 |
True |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Bluezy13(m): 11:07am On Sep 08, 2018 |
And people never die since 5 Likes |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by hisexcellency34: 11:07am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Leave matter for Matthias 10 Likes |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by phrancys001(m): 11:08am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Hope HIV no follow? 1 Like |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Kunleskey(m): 11:09am On Sep 08, 2018 |
So we should wash the phone b4 touching it or use hand gloves " orisirisi" everyday. Oh God help this vanishing word from it vanity. 2 Likes |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Offpoint: 11:10am On Sep 08, 2018 |
One thing he should know is... everything you came in contact with in every day activities carries germ, your clothes, shoes, bags, bed, remote, plates, air, food, doors, cars, friends, neighbors, wife, kids, husband, pets, even your body.... so, germ is part of life, we were even created from it. if you need a germ free life, then you're D.E.A.D 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by phrancys001(m): 11:11am On Sep 08, 2018 |
I gallant
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Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by tatibillion: 11:12am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Any item can actually |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by okomile(f): 11:12am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Naijawebmaster: 11:12am On Sep 08, 2018 |
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Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Abatemtem(m): 11:15am On Sep 08, 2018 |
As if it's something new... Common sense dictates any object can serve as a medium of transfer for microorganisms 1 Like |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Opinionated: 11:15am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by sirusX(m): 11:17am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Iss another market for sanitizer Let's go there |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by mu2sa2: 11:19am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Bluezy13:Hahahaha! I guess they are refusing to die until the appointed time for their death. |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Emytini(m): 11:21am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Am still trying to check were is safe of diseases even Asu Rock rats disease here & there so! |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by slivertongue: 11:21am On Sep 08, 2018 |
WAHALA! No wonder,many people were sick in d days of phone call business.bt 2day few people report infectns so mentioned |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by sureteeboy(m): 11:21am On Sep 08, 2018 |
That's a nice piece of information
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Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Blackfire(m): 11:29am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Is a lie ... |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by amolak: 11:32am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Hehehe! It is hard to believe 2 Likes
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Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by vioment: 11:33am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Try door knobs/handles. 1 Like |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by ThierryJay: 11:41am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Door knobs are the worst harbor for germs as almost everyone uses them on a daily basis Second is the mobile phone. 90% of phone users (especially males) take their phones to the toilet. I read a research report that stated that many phones were found to carry more germs than a toilet seat! Also, I noted that up to 5 out of every 10 persons in Nigeria do not wash their hands with soap after pooing in the toilet. Most just rinse their hands with water, and then go on to handle phones, shake other people's hands and even eat with the same hands. I noticed that this habit cuts across both educated and uneducated Nigerians. In fact, many of the others that use soap don't use it properly as they'd just pick up the soap and immediately rinse their hands, chikena. The appropriate thing to do is to lather your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds before rinsing them with water. If not for your sake, please, for the sake of others whom you'd come into contact with, do change this very bad habit if you are culpable! 2 Likes |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by Sheriman(m): 11:51am On Sep 08, 2018 |
Is this really true?? |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by ttaluko(m): 12:02pm On Sep 08, 2018 |
Thanks to the Chief Examiner |
Re: Phones Can Transmit Virus, Germs, Expert Warns by wildchild1: 12:27pm On Sep 08, 2018 |
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