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The occurrences, tone outs and attacks on science of Donald Trump do not stop. In his last appearance, the President of the United States launched a proposal that, in reality, poses a real threat to public health.

"I think the disinfectant would kill him in a minute. Is there any way that something can be done, put in with an injection or something like that?" Asked epidemiologist Deborah Birx, who remained silent. "It would go into the lungs and it would have a tremendous effect on the lungs, so it would be interesting to see," Trump continued. The president's statements have caused reactions ranging from hilarity to the warning of several specialists, due to the danger they pose.

What disinfectant was Trump referring to?

Although he did not make direct reference to which product he was referring to, he could be mentioning the so-called miracle mineral solution, a product that contains sodium chlorite and that not only does not have any beneficial effect on the infection, but can have serious consequences, such and as organizations like the FDA have warned.

What do the experts say?

Many have come out in step with Trump's statements, calling them a threat to public health. An example is Robert Reich, a Public Health specialist at the University of California: " Boycott the propaganda and listen to the experts . And please, don't drink disinfectant," he said.

"I cannot believe that in 2020 I will have to warn anyone who has heard the president that an injection of disinfectant can kill you," said Walter Shaub, head of the government's office for ethics.

"This idea of ​​injecting or ingesting any type of cleaning product in the body is irresponsible and dangerous," said public health expert Vin Gupta. "It is the kind of method that people use when they want to kill themselves," he stressed.

What other baseless ideas has Trump pointed out?

In the same appearance, and after hearing the conclusions of a report that has evaluated the possible effects of humidity and the increase in temperatures on the pathogen, Trump pointed out that it could be useful "to use ultraviolet rays or a very powerful light" in front of the coronavirus, an idea that has also been rejected by scientists.

But it is not the first time that Trump has defied scientific evidence. A few weeks ago, Trump also became a true promoter of the use of hydroxychloroquine , an antimalarial drug whose effects against the virus are still unclear and which is associated with significant cardiac complications if used out of control. A man died in Arizona by mistaking the drug recommended by Trump for a toxic product and ingesting it.

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