Can applying windex to a person’s midsection prevent infection?

  Rumor identification: There is no evidence that the application of wind oil essence can prevent new coronavirus infection.  Rumor analysis: 1, the main components of the wind oil essence for menthol, methyl salicylate, camphor, eugenol, etc., there is no evidence that these substances can kill the new coronavirus, so in people coated with wind oil essence can not play an effective preventive role. Wind oil essence mainly has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, local anesthetic and other effects, mainly used for headache, dizziness and joint pain caused by cold and flu, tooth pain, abdominal distension and mosquito bites and other discomfort caused by the symptoms.  2, the prevention of new coronavirus should avoid going to crowded areas, when you go out, you should wear a mask correctly, and wash your hands with running water when you get home. Avoid touching the eyes, nose, mouth and other mucous membranes outside. And the new coronavirus is sensitive to ultraviolet light and heat, ether, 75% ethanol, chlorinated disinfectants, peroxyacetic acid and chloroform and other lipid solvents can effectively inactivate the virus.  Special Note: Windex does not have the effect of preventing new coronavirus infection, but it can be used to achieve the effect of refreshing the brain.