UG health professor explains how hydrogen peroxide prevents COVID-19

UG health professor explains how hydrogen peroxide prevents COVID-19

- Former Provost of the College of Health Sciences of the University of Ghana, Rev. Emeritus Prof. Andrews Seth Ayettey, has disclosed that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) prevents COVID-19

- He gave vivid examples of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, used the H2O2 in the mouths and nostrils, and negative positive after 2 weeks

- Hydrogen peroxide is also an essential component in hand sanitisers recommended by the WHO

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Former Provost of the College of Health Sciences of the University of Ghana, Rev. Emeritus Prof. Andrews Seth Ayettey, has stated that hydrogen peroxide offers great protection against the novel coronavirus.

In a report made available by 3news.com, the highly-reputable professor indicated that empirical evidence has shown many people were effectively prevented from contracting COVID-19 by the use of the common chemical.

"Eight frontline nurses in the COVID-19 management team at a District Hospital using hydrogen peroxide had not contracted the disease and had tested negative since May 2020.

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UG health professor explains how hydrogen peroxide prevents COVID-19
UG health professor explains how hydrogen peroxide prevents COVID-19 Credit: chs.ug.edu.gh
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"In comparison, 62 of their colleagues not using peroxide had contracted the disease by end of December 2020," he said.

Even more vividly, professor Seth Ayettey indicated that a friend of his who was not using hydrogen peroxide along with his wife, three children and mother-in-law tested positive for COVID-19.

They were asked to use hydrogen peroxide for mouth washing, throat gargling and nose cleansing, in addition to their prescribed medications of vitamin C, Ivermectin and Zinc and just after two weeks, they all tested negative.

It is also indicated that the prophylactic use of hydrogen peroxide has been recommended by the American Dental Association for Dental practice and the Dental Department at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has adopted it already.

Also, in Italy, hydrogen peroxide is the main ingredient for mass disinfestation and it is also an important component in hand sanitisers recommended by the WHO.

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In an equally captivating report, an 89-year-old young-looking Ghanaian trader, Yesu Mogya, suggested in an interview with YEN.com.gh that her old age is partly because she serves Jesus.

According to the aged lady, she used to practise other forms of worship before getting introduced to Jesus Christ later in her life.

Yesu Mogya explained that when she made the switch, it became clear to her that Jesus is able to tolerate a lot of sinful deeds and still forgive his worshippers.

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