The new coronary virus is contagious, need to do a good job of home prevention and disinfection, home disinfectant can choose 75% alcohol, ether, peroxyacetic acid, sodium hypochlorite, as well as some other chlorine disinfectant, such as 84 disinfectant, chloroform, but need to pay attention to chlorohexidine is not effective against the new coronary virus. Families in the common use of 84 disinfectant and 75% alcohol use need to pay attention to some differences, such as alcohol belongs to the flammable, explosive hazards, usually used to wipe some small areas, such as cell phones, keyboards, mice, desktop. In addition, the storage of alcohol needs to be placed in a place to avoid fire and power. The 84 disinfectant has a certain degree of corrosiveness, can wipe the ground, walls, but need to avoid direct spray human skin and clothing. In addition, according to the understanding of coronaviruses, such as SARS and MERS, i.e. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, the new coronavirus should be similar to it. The novel coronavirus is sensitive to heat and ultraviolet light, and the virus can be inactivated if heated to 56°C for 30 minutes. In addition, novel coronaviruses are more sensitive to dryness, and ventilation can reduce the amount of virus in the air. Content source: Dr. Yurai