Sounding a warning that too much use of hand sanitisers can also be harmful, the health ministry has advised people to not overuse hand sanitisers as the novel coronavirus is crossing grim milestones in the country, one by one. 

These are unprecedented times, no one thought that a virus outbreak, of this nature, will occur. Use masks to protect yourself, drink hot water frequently & wash hands vigorously. Don’t overuse sanitizers,” Dr RK Verma, additional director-general of Health Services, Ministry of Health, said.

Health experts had previously warned that using excessive hand santisers can kill good bacteria that keeps the skin healthy. According to the experts, when there is soap and water, one should wash the hands instead of sanitising.