One chart shows how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces like cardboard, plastic, wood, and steel

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The new coronavirus typically spreads via droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The droplets carry viral particles and can land on someone else's nose or mouth or get inhaled.

But a person could potentially get the coronavirus if they touch a surface or object that has viral particles on it and then touch their mouth, nose, or eyes. The lifespan of the virus on a given surface depends on myriad factors, including the surrounding temperature, humidity, and type of surface.

A study published April 2 in the journal The Lancet Microbe revealed how long the COVID-19 virus lasts on various common surfaces. The authors found that the virus lasted longest - seven days - on the outer layer of surgical masks.

How long the coronavirus can survive on surfaces

The researchers behind the new study tested the virus' life span in a 71-degree-Fahrenheit room at 65% relative humidity. After three hours, the virus had disappeared from printing and tissue paper. It took two days for it to leave wood and cloth fabric. After four days, it was no longer detectable on glass or paper money. It lasted the longest, seven days, on stainless steel and plastic.



https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/one-chart-shows-how-long-the-coronavirus-lives-on-surfaces-like-cardboard-plastic-wood-and-steel/ar-BB11qzwr?li=BBnb7Kz

[Jamastiene]

1. I keep hearing conflicting times on cardboard.

One source said 24 hours. Other sources are saying 48 hours. I wish I knew for sure which one is correct. Who knew opening a package of electronics parts in a cardboard box that I have been waiting forever for it to clear customs could become like playing Russian Roulette?

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Spray it with Lysol or wipe down with Clorox.

[Igel]

3. Pick up the box.

Open it. Dump out the contents without touching them or letting them touch the outside of the box.

Dispose of the box.

Wash your hands really well.

It infects ACE2 receptors. Those aren't present everywhere. Skin, not so much. Esp. if there's no break in the skin.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. The most important question, that isn't even addressed,

is will the virus infect someone after those various times?

[KelleyKramer]

6. once the virus dies it can no longer infect you

The chart in the OP shows how long it takes to die on various surfaces

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

7. But is it really infective until the moment it dies?

[KelleyKramer]

12. The longer it goes without a host it's less likely to infect

The times on that chart will vary some, depending on the environment

I think it's intended to give a general idea of about how long it will llast on those surfaces

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

13. My guess is that the virus is almost never infective from any of those surfaces.

The real problem is that a large majority of people have no or mild symptoms. And even those that are going to get sick enough to die, are contagious well before they have symptoms.

[Bayard]

5. Wonder what it is on granite countertops?

Although I think I'm wiping mine down about every 10 minutes anyway.

And how long on human skin? You can't cover every inch of your body, like your arms, for instance.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

8. Unless you have very good reason to think it has gotten on your granite counter top,

you really don't need to be washing it down every ten minutes. Really, you don't.

And even if it has gotten there, once you've wiped it down, you are safe.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

9. There is zero indication that if the virus is on your skin, it can pass to

someone else and make them sick.

And I'm not sure it can survive on your skin in the first place.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

11. There is ample indication you can pass it to others, by indirect contact before symptoms.

Wash thoroughly; don't touch your face; wear a mask when you're going to be around others.

You can be spreading the virus by various means before you show symptoms and after. You can spread it without ever becoming infected, by handling things contaminated with the virus and transferring it to other things.

Your assurance is not reassuring in the face of all admonitions put forth by experts.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

14. So the virus is passed on various surfaces?

I thought it was almost exclusively through air transmission.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

15. a link ...

Interview with Leading COVID-19 Expert From South Korea

It's worth the time listening to him. (Too bad the thing in our White House won't listen).

Indirect and direct contact are responsible for transmission.

[KelleyKramer]

16. Yes it can get on skin. DO NOT shake hands with anyone

Also do not touch your face with your hands

[Permanut]

10. Great info, thanks YMBL! n/t

[ancianita]

17. Thank you. This is great information.

This is why we wear gloves, masks, carry a spritzer bottle of alcohol or bleach around to use on our credit cards or money when we're out in public.

Then, before touching our house door knobs to enter, strip off our clothes, mask and gloves, throw them into a washing machine, take a lathery shower, then deep gargle and swallow 1:1 ration of cider vinegar and water at least twice each day for the next five days.

A UK nurse told me this.