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2014 will forever be marked as the year that Ebola hysteria touched down. It is impossible to escape news of the tenacious virus wherever one goes, as flashing news headlines insistently scroll across TV screens or computer monitors at all times of the day.
Whether or not Ebola is really a serious public threat is debatable by many, however one cannot refute that the virus is real. That being said, something the public should know is that the virus can be killed in a number of clever and simple ways.
The following is a list of 10 things that immediately kill the Ebola virus, after which I discuss important natural defence tips.
1) Incineration
A CDC report entitled “Ebola-Associated Waste Management” mentions that “Ebola-associated waste that has been appropriately incinerated, autoclaved (sterilized), or otherwise inactivated is not infectious, does not pose a health risk, and is not considered to be regulated medical waste or a hazardous material under Federal law.”
2) Vinegar
Just a 3 percent solution of acetic acid kills Ebola on contact, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. This organic acid is what gives vinegar its characteristic pungent taste. Most vinegars should therefore kill Ebola, but percentages of actual acid content vary.
3) Boiling
Boiling the virus for five minutes kills it, the PHAC reports. This is not the most effective way to destroy Ebola, however, because some of the living virus could escape as water vapor before the liquid reaches a boiling point. A properly fitted lid will help ensure that the vapor is contained until boiling point.
uhmm yeah… these things only kills when you have ebola on surfaces…. like a kitchen table or a lab… It would be too late when you shook hands with someone who had ebola and then think you can kill it by washing your hands with soap