The COVID-19 virus is sensitive to heat, and high temperatures can indeed help inactivate it. According to current scientific understanding, the virus is generally susceptible to temperatures above 56 degrees Celsius (132.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
Clothes dryers typically generate temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Celsius (120 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit) during the drying process. Therefore, it is possible that the heat generated by a clothes dryer could help inactivate the COVID-19 virus if it is present on the clothes being dried. However, it's important to note that the drying process itself may not guarantee complete disinfection or removal of the virus.
To ensure proper hygiene and minimize the potential transmission of COVID-19, it is advisable to follow the recommended guidelines provided by health authorities. This includes practicing good hand hygiene, maintaining physical distancing, wearing masks, and following proper cleaning and disinfection protocols for surfaces and objects that may come into contact with the virus.