Claim: A chemical widely used to sterilize medical devices is also used for nasal swabs in COVID-19 testing. But a viral video misleadingly suggests that the swabs are dangerous -- saying that the chemical causes cancer and can alter DNA. Experts say the chemical's use in this context does not pose a threat to human health.
Fact-check: Viral Video Misleadingly Questions Safety of Nasal Swabs - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a chemical widely used to sterilize medical devices is also used for nasal swabs in covid-19 testing. but a viral video misleadingly suggests that the swabs are dangerous -- saying that the chemical causes cancer and can alter dna. experts say the chemical's use in this context does not pose a threat to human health.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Angelo Fichera
Date published: 2021-06-16T21:18:33