Fact 1. Corona virus is shed along with stool (i.e. with faeces) when you go to toilet. One can only presume that these viruses are also infective, until proven otherwise.
(https://www.univadis.co.uk/viewarticle/covid-19-evidence-builds-for-viral-shedding-in-stool-even-after-clear-respiratory-tests-714654)

Fact 2. Digestive symptoms are present in nearly fifty percent of the patients with Covid-19. This suggests that a good number of patients are likely to be shedding virus in their faeces. (https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/science/story/coronavirus-digestive-symptoms-prominent-among-covid-19-patients-finds-study-1657402-2020-03-19)

Fact 3. Cleaning with soap and water is best kill Corona virus.

Putting the above three suggests the importance of cleaning the anal region with soap and water is very important in preventing Corona virus transmission. It is possible that one reason for high incidence of Covid-19 in the Western countries could be their use only of toilet paper. The Indian habit of using water, preferably with soap, is a very helpful strategy in this context. This should also be mentioned in preventive measures.

Dr. Bhattathiri

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