You do not avoid germs by covering the paper toilet

But experts say the move has no effect. The toilet cover will still absorb bacteria and small viruses (microscopic) that can easily penetrate the paper.

Don't worry too much about using public toilets.

Although our skin may be in direct contact with microbes, public health researcher Kelly Reynolds says that the risk of contracting an infection from a toilet is too small.

The infection can only happen if we have an open wound.

Whatever the case, germs have a better chance of spreading after putting paper on the toilet because they're so small they're too small to look into the air and stick to the letter”, Reynolds said about USA Today, writes Noa. So the best way to avoid being infected by public toilets is to close the toilet when you press water. After that, you need to wash your hands with soap right away.