Covid transmission by hair

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Is it necessary to cover our hair whilegoing out in times of pandemic or necessary to wash our hair everytym after returning back if it was exposed in the open air?can covid be transmit from hair?what is the advice to do?

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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz General Practitioner 8 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohamed Riyaz

General Practitioner 8 yrs exp Chennai

It is possible for the covid to transmit through hair if left open. while traveling cover it with hat

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