How Long The COVID-19 Coronavirus Lasts On Everyday Surfaces

How Long The COVID-19 Coronavirus Lasts On Everyday Surfaces

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly throughout the world. The US has reported over 5,000 cases so far, with many states practicing social distancing to limit the spread of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that COVID-19 is spread primarily through person-to-person contact, from something like a cough or a sneeze. But even if you're not in direct...
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How Long Can Coronavirus Survive On Plastic, Cardboard & In The Air?

How Long Can Coronavirus Survive On Plastic, Cardboard & In The Air?

The virus that causes COVID-19 can hang around on plastic packaging and plastic medical equipment for up to three days after contamination, a pre-print paper from researchers at the National Institute of Health suggests. The team behind the paper looked at how long the virus that causes the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) can survive on different substances from cardboard to copper, comparing its...
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