Covid-19: Expert says a 'waste' to spray roads with disinfectant

Published: Mar 30, 2020 3:17 PM | Updated: Mar 31, 2020 4:19 AM

CORONAVIRUS | Several medical experts have dismissed the effectiveness of disinfecting road surfaces and pathways from contamination by the coronavirus, arguing that its a waste of resources that could be used on other pressing matters.

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