DOH cautions against spraying, misting: It does not protect against COVID-19

The Department of Health cautions the public against spraying or misting disinfectants to kill COVID-19 virus, saying such may even cause harm.

— The Department of Health cautioned the public against spraying or misting disinfectants to kill COVID-19 virus, saying such may even cause harm.

The health department said that contrary to protecting against COVID-19, spraying even poses health and safety concerns, as it can cause the virus to spread further from the direct application of a spray. The DOH advised everyone to instead “soak objects completely or disinfect surfaces directly to kill the virus.”

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