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Doctor warns against wearing gloves at supermarkets for protection of coronavirus

The accumulation of germs is easily transferred. (Image: dr.karanr/TikTok)

Masks and gloves are a common sight in supermarkets at the moment - but one doctor has warned wearing gloves to do your food shop could be doing more harm than good.

An Indian surgeon, who posts as Dr Karan Raj on social media, posted a video to 'explain why you don't need to wear gloves when you go out' as people look to take steps to protect themselves against coronavirus.

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