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The novel coronavirus can remain infectious on plastic and steel services for up to three days.
That information comes from a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, supported by the National Institutes of Health.
How long the virus can survive depends on the kind of surface it contaminates.
For instance, COVID-19 can be detected on copper for up to four hours and on cardboard 24 hours.
The coronavirus can linger in the air, suspended in tiny particles, for up to three hours.
This study also shows why coronavirus may be more infectious in a medical facility.
Many treatments like nebulizers and suction cups can generate aerosol transmission or transmit the virus to the air.
Based on this research, frequent deep-cleaning of all surfaces could make a difference in prevention.
Posted – 3.18.20