mSphere (Jun 2021)

Liquid Chalk Is an Antiseptic against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Respiratory Viruses

  • Julie L. McAuley,
  • Joshua M. Deerain,
  • William Hammersla,
  • Turgut E. Aktepe,
  • Damian F. J. Purcell,
  • Jason M. Mackenzie

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00313-21
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 3

Abstract

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To restrict the potential transmission and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2, the use of liquid chalk has been a requirement in an active gym setting. However, its effectiveness has not been scientifically proven.