A Look at DESE's Cited Sources: Footnote #44 - Inactivation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 by WHO-recommended hand rub formulations and alcohols

DESE Claim: "While handwashing with soap and water is the best option, alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60 percent ethanol or at least 70 percent isopropanol) may be utilized when handwashing is not available."

Cited Source: Kratzel, A., Todt, D., V'kovski, P., Steiner, S., Gultom, M., Thao, T. T. N., ... & Dijkman, R. (2020). Inactivation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 by WHO-recommended hand rub formulations and alcohols. Emerg Infect Dis, 26. Available at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/7/20-0915_article

Peer Reviewed?: yes

Study Methodology: experimental study of chemicals' efficacy of inactivating SARS-CoV2 virus particles. 

Notes: This study indicates that alcohol-based hand sanitizer is effective in inactivating the COVID-19 virus.

Supports DESE Claim?: Yes, hand sanitizer works.