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Trump’s Idea to Disinfect Lungs Leaves Medical Experts Aghast

  • President suggests using ‘very powerful light’ on people
  • Doctor strongly cautions against bleach, disinfectant in lungs
Trump: Is There a Way We Can Do Something With Disinfectant?
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President Donald Trump returned to the lectern Thursday after a government scientist’s presentation about studies showing that sunlight, humidity and disinfectants kill the coronavirus on surfaces -- in some cases within seconds.

What Trump suggested next later sparked warnings from doctors and manufacturers of household cleaners.