Can You Get COVID-19 From Your Clothing?

The video addresses concerns about the risk of contracting COVID-19 from clothing. Experts suggest that the risk is generally low, especially in community settings. However, if someone with COVID-19 sneezes or coughs on your clothes, it's advisable to change them. Special care should be taken when handling laundry of someone actively infected. Viewers are encouraged to send questions to the provided contact.

What is the general risk of contracting COVID-19 from clothing when walking in the community?

• High risk

• Moderate risk

• Low risk

• No risk

What should you do if someone sneezes on your clothes?

• Change your clothes

• Wash your hands

• Ignore it

• Disinfect the area

What is recommended if your clothes are potentially contaminated with COVID-19?

• Dry clean them

• Change them immediately

• Spray them with perfume

• Wear them again

In which situation is there a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission through clothing?

• Shopping in a grocery store

• Walking alone in a park

• Attending an online meeting

• Caring for a COVID-19 patient at home

What should be done with the laundry of a COVID-19 patient?

• Dry it in the sun

• Leave it unwashed

• Handle it with extra caution

• Wash it with regular clothes