NHS doctor issues coronavirus glove warning – and why they won't protect you

Dr Karan Rangarajan, an NHS surgeon, has revealed why there’s simply no point wearing gloves to protect yourself from catching coronavirus in a small TikTok clip

Dr Karan Rangarajan shared the advice on TikTok

Since coronavirus began to spread across the world, many people started to wear face masks and gloves in a bid to protect themselves.

It is believed that Covid-19 can live on surfaces for between three to nine days depending on the material, so it explains why people would opt for such safety measures.

However, while you may think wearing something over your hands might seem like a good idea, an NHS surgeon says it could actually increase your chances of infection.

Dr Karan Rangarajan made a simple TikTok video explaining why washing your hands is a lot better than wearing gloves when you're out for essential shopping.

He said: “You’ve got your gloves, you’re at the supermarket, you’re touching things… there you go – germs."

He continued: “You keep touching more things throughout same day with these same gloves? Germs everywhere. You’re accumulating germs. Your glove is now more full of germs than your hand would’ve been if you washed it each time.

“Remember, with these same gloves, you’ll be touching your steering wheel… you might accidentally touch your face, transferring the germs to yourself.

“And then when you’re changing the gloves, you might actually be touching the glove itself. Just wash your hands, be sensible, stay safe.”

Not wearing gloves to protect from the virus is actually a piece of advice that most experts agree on.