How to fight novel coronavirus

How to fight novel coronavirus

January 31, 2020 6:22 pm MST.

Lots of soap and water, and disinfecting wipes for the desk. The rapid spread of novel coronavirus has everyone brushing up on their hygiene. Jon Muma looks at whether or not this will help wipe the virus out.

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