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Covid-19 virus 'survives on some surfaces for 28 days'
BBC World News

The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say.

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54500673

Excerpts:

The findings from Australia's national science agency suggest SARS-Cov-2 can survive for far longer on surfaces than previously thought.
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Previous laboratory studies have found that SARS-Cov-2 can survive for two to three days on bank notes and glass, and up to six days on plastic and stainless steel.

But the latest research from Australian agency CSIRO found the virus was "extremely robust," surviving for 28 days on smooth surfaces - such as glass found on mobile phone screens and both plastic and paper banknotes - at 20C (68F), which is about room temperature. In comparison, the flu virus can survive in the same circumstances for 17 days.
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The study's authors said the ability of SARS-Cov-2 to persist on stainless steal at cooler temperatures could explain outbreaks of Covid-19 at meat processing and cold storage facilities. Thousands of workers have tested positive at meat processing factories and abattoirs around the world.

Just one of many areas where a bit of complacency can result in infection and perhaps death.

We've been wiping items from the grocery down with alcohol but then got a bit sloppy. Time to re-up our original cautious practices!


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