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COVID Can Survive up to 28 Days on Some Surfaces

Source: Emerald Bensadoun, globalnews.ca, October 13 2020

Coronavirus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces such as glass, stainless steel and banknotes, an Australian government research agency has found.

The study said the items — chosen for their prevalence in public areas, such as hospital rooms and public transport, as well as high-contact surfaces like cellphones or ATMs — were tested at temperatures of 20C, 30C and 40C.

The novel coronavirus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces such as glass, stainless steel and banknotes, an Australian government research agency has found.

The study said the items — chosen for their prevalence in public areas, such as hospital rooms and public transport, as well as high-contact surfaces like cellphones or ATMs — were tested at temperatures of 20C, 30C and 40C.

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