Claim: Hand sanitiser is effective against Covid-19.
Fact-check: Experts say soap and water is preferable, but high alcohol sanitiser does work - Full Fact
Verdict: hand sanitisers with 60% alcohol content and above are effective against viruses, such as the new coronavirus, but soap and water is the best option.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Rachael Krishna
Date published: 2020-03-10T00:00:00