Other types of coronaviruses give researchers a big clue.
Why such a big timeframe? Because the type of surface matters, as well as the temperature of the surface. For example, on steel at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, MERS can survive between eight to 24 hours. But drop that temp down to 68, and those germs will stick around an extra day. SARS, on the other hand, must enjoy living its life to the fullest, because the study found it had considerable staying power and remained viable for four to five days on metal, wood, glass, and even paper.
Disinfecting definitely helped, the study authors noted. Researchers looked at several types of “biocidal agents” used for cleaning—such as alcohol and hydrogen peroxide—and found many of them were effective for rendering the coronavirus inactive.from the National Institutes of Health echoes these findings.
That’s because germs are so easily spread not only from the hands to the face, but also to other surfaces, including food, the. You could transfer germs to everything from handrails to toys to another person’s hands—which is why experts are now suggesting you find “handshake alternatives” like simply waving.
“This virus is a moving target, and information is becoming available daily, sometimes hourly,” says Dr. Romero. “But one thing we do know for sure is that hand washing is the best approach to protecting yourself, not just from COVID-19, but also from any virus that you might pick up from a surface. Hand washing can cut down your risk by a huge amount, probably more than most people think.
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