Hard-surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers (COVID-19): List of disinfectants for use against COVID-19

Health Canada has developed the following list of hard-surface disinfectants that are likely to be effective and may be used against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. For these products, evidence was submitted demonstrating that they are effective against harder-to-kill viruses or other viruses very similar to SARS-CoV-2. This list is updated regularly.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:58 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:58 (UTC)
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