EPA Releases List of Disinfectants Approved for Coronavirus

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectant products registered for use against the coronavirus.

“Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said on Thursday.

• A full list of the 86 disinfectants against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can be found here. It includes many well-known brands including Clorox, Lysol, and Ecolab.
• The EPA said coronaviruses are one of easiest types of viruses to kill, as long as appropriate antimicrobial disinfectants are used.
• On Tuesday, World Health ...