Granite and other stone specialists "no effect on coronavirus" March 5th 20:19

With the spread of the new coronavirus, uncertain information on SNS has triggered many stones, such as granite, on the Flima appli. Experts in geology have said, "The usual stones used in building materials and tombstones have no effect" and have called for a calm response.

Many stones such as "granite" are exhibited on the net

In the last few days, many stones such as "granite" have been exhibited on flea site on the Internet, triggered by uncertain information on SNS such as "It has immediate effect on virus decomposition".

When you actually open the product page, there are some that say, "Who are older or sick, do you need coronavirus countermeasures. If you like, please."

Experts: “No effect on common stone disease has been confirmed”

Sumitomo Morita, director of the Geological Museum of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, who knows about granite, said, "Granite is a rock formed by solidifying magma deep underground and is often used for building materials and tombstones. Is a very ordinary stone that falls a lot in the garden or nearby riverside. There is no evidence of disease efficacy and there is no scientific evidence. "

He said, "I am very reluctant to mention that it is effective against the virus. Please be careful even if another stone is offered for sale in the future."

Lawyer "criminal penalty depending on expression"

Takahiro Murakami, a pharmacist and lawyer, said that stones with uncertain grounds were exhibited. But depending on the wording of the effect, you may be exposed to the law, and in some cases you may be subject to criminal penalties. "

In addition, Mr. Murakami said, "It is forbidden to display or sell products that are not approved by the government for their effects and efficacy, not only for this granite, but also for their effectiveness. Please think carefully so as not to be misled by missing products. "

Professor at the Medical University “I have never heard about the effects of rocks”

"I have never heard that rocks are effective in combating infectious diseases. I have never heard that rocks are effective in controlling infectious diseases. Thorough prevention of infectious diseases will be much more effective. "