They are also suggesting the public sterilise their toothbrushes as the country goes into lockdown.
The Dental Wellness Trust charity is mailing toothbrush and toothpaste packs to care homes and homeless shelters and is also urging the UK public to sterilise their toothbrushes daily with hot water and salt to prevent the spread of the virus.
For people with related symptoms (i.e. a fever, cough and shortness of breath), the advice is to replace their toothbrush after the first seven days. This will avoid any further cross infection.
For those who have had the infection, replace the toothbrush often as the person may continue to shed the virus in the saliva. It is essential to store toothbrushes away from others in the family and keep each toothbrush separate in a cup or toothbrush holder.
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