Even when using public toilets, people should follow appropriate behaviors for COVID, such as wearing a suitable three-layer mask before entering the public toilet.
Although the number of coronavirus cases in India has decreased significantly now, global concerns have once again intensified due to the emergence of the new variant omicron in recent days. After the blockade was lifted, people began to think about whether they could resume certain pre-pandemic activities-eating in restaurants, going to the hair salon, picnics with friends, etc. But one thing is certain: when people go out for a long time, at some point, using the bathroom becomes a necessity. And now, as people in many parts of the country start to go to work, enjoy parties or vacations, and many restaurants and shopping malls are open, they find that they have no choice but to use public toilets occasionally. So how risky is it?
Earlier, a study published in the journal Fluid Physics in 2020 claimed that a simple flushing action can force the production of up to 60% of aerosols. These aerosols may be infectious and higher than the toilet seat. Circle (a phenomenon called "toilet plume". Another study published in the same journal shows that the results of urinals are also very similar-in fact, tiny particles can rise faster than they It is flushed out of the toilet. What we can suggest is that, if possible, it is best to lower the toilet seat before flushing. Many times, we find that the toilet seat is wet after entering the public toilet-if possible, One can bring wet wipes into the bathroom, and a safer option is to wipe the toilet seat before sitting down.
Putting aside the scientific facts, when it is a public toilet, we will encounter one of the most common situations-sometimes there is a long line, everyone is standing and talking, yes, this is definitely another risk of going to a public toilet. It is best to avoid this situation. Another problem with public toilets is poor ventilation. Poor ventilation or lack of ventilation will cause the maximum aerosol concentration. It’s best to make sure that as little as possible we touch surfaces that many other people have touched. The hand dryer in the public toilet blows the feathers around the toilet. Although there is no evidence that inhaling these particles can cause COVID-19, it is a wise idea to avoid using dryers.
Sometimes women take their handbags to the toilet, and they should be more careful. They should also disinfect their handbags after washing their hands, because that would expose them to the potentially dangerous environment of public toilets.
Even when using public toilets, people should follow appropriate behaviors for COVID, such as wearing a suitable three-layer mask before entering the public toilet. Wash hands after using public toilets, and disinfect as much as possible after going out of public toilets. If possible, consider using glass to protect your eyes. Despite the fact that despite all these precautions, no one can guarantee the fact that the risk of spreading the virus from public toilets is zero-but all we can ensure is that potential risk factors are minimized. All this has to do with three pillars: hand hygiene, social distancing [try to stay at least six feet away from others] and use as many masks as possible. Finally, although there are far fewer cases reported than before, we still urge people not to use public toilets until an emergency occurs.
The author is the additional director of the Fortis Escorts Hospital in Faridabad and HOD-Pulmonology. The opinions expressed are personal.
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