A citizen in Shanghai burnt more than 3,000 yuan (£340) banknotes in a microwave as she tried to disinfect them.<br /><br />The bizarre video shows a bank employee counting the burnt cash and exchanging it for new notes for the woman named Yu.<br /><br />According to reports, Yu heard that cash can carry coronavirus particles and can be put in the microwave to be disinfected.<br /><br />Since the banknotes were damaged seriously, the bank can only exchange around 1000 yuan (£112).<br /><br />The video was provided by local media with permission.
