The COVID-19 virus can live for hours to days on surfaces. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from.
Here is the partial list of the life span of SARS-COV-2 on different surfaces backed by scientific studies.
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What You Can Do?
To minimize the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, clean and disinfect all surfaces and objects in your home and office particularly the high-contact objects.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on how to protect yourself include:
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that many people come in contact with such as tables, doorknobs, handles, light switches, handles, desk, phones, keyboards, toilets and sinks.
- Wash your hand often with water and soap for at least 20 seconds immediately when you return home from public places such as bank and grocery store.
- Maintain social distancing at least 1 meter.
- Stay at home if you are sick and contact your doctor.
