Unscientific Advice from the Highest Office in the United States of America

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If the last three and a half years of President Trump's administration could be summarized into 12 minutes of video, then Morning Joe has captured that video.  Yesterday marked an all-time high for the need for science communication to the public.  The misinformation came from the highest office of the land -- the President of the United States of America.



The information was so dangerous to the health of Americans that the manufacturer of Lysol cleaning brands had to issue a comprehensive statement to save the citizens of the world.  Citizens who might choose to follow the directive of the most dangerous President that the United States has seen in its history.


Warning: Do Not Ingest or Inject Lysol or other cleaning agents into your body.  The result could kill you.



In the following video from the MSNBC show Morning Joe, a clip of President Trump's daily COVID-19 video is shown.  The clip of footage from the President's briefing disseminates misinformation about possible cures for the COVID-19 virus (a.k.a. Coronavirus).  Do not take the President's advice seriously -- the result could be death.

The misinformation spread by the President of the United States of America has resulted in the chemical manufacturer RB - maker of Lysol to release the public press release after:

Improper use of Disinfectants

Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route).  As with all products, our disinfectant and hygiene products should only be used as intended and in line with usage guidelines. Please read the label and safety information.

We have a responsibility in providing consumers with access to accurate, up-to-date information as advised by leading public health experts. For this and other myth-busting facts, please visit Covid-19facts.com.

For more information on our response to COVID-19, visit this link: Coronavirus information

In the statement above, near the end are two hyperlinked webpages that contain information on COVID-19 by RB -- the maker of Lysol.  An example of the information provided is shown in the video below about the Coronavirus:

The second link is to an RB webpage with frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus and can be found by clicking here.  The damage done by spreading misinformation from the mouth of the most powerful man in the world is hard to squash.



Although news agencies such as NBC News, along with CNN, have been busy spreading the correct information regarding the suggestion of ingesting or injecting Lysol into the human body to treat COVID-19: Do Not Inject or Ingest Any Lysol Into The Human Body To Treat COVID-19.  The Act Could Result In Death.



The daily COVID-19 briefing from the White House represents yet another example of why the need for science communication to the public at large is so critical.  We are living in unprecedented times.  Never before have the American people ever been instructed to drink or inject chemicals that could kill them.  Please do not mess around with Lysol or other cleaning agents.  This is not sound science.



Hopefully, in the future, science will play a more significant role in policymaking at the federal level (and state along with local). Only spending more money on science funding will not accomplish the job alone.  There is a great need for the dissemination of science at every level of society.  The time has come.  The demand has been growing over the past few decades.  Educate yourself.  Your life is potentially at stake!



Stay safe!