Biden may not be able to move into the WH for a while:

[Sogo]

Considering all the COVID cases coming out of the WH, there needs to be some serious decontamination:

Virus that causes Covid-19 can survive up to 28 days on surfaces, scientists find

Researchers find Sars-CoV-2 survives longer at lower temperatures and lasts 10 days longer than influenza on some surfaces

Australian scientists have found that the virus that causes Covid-19 can survive for up to 28 days on surfaces such as the glass on mobile phones, stainless steel, vinyl and paper banknotes.

The national science agency, the CSIRO, said the research undertaken at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong also found that Sars-CoV-2 survived longer at lower temperatures.

It said in a statement the virus survived longer on paper banknotes than on plastic banknotes and lasted longer on smooth surfaces rather than porous surfaces such as cotton.

However, the experiment was done in a dark area which negates the effects of UV light. Peter Collignon, a professor of infectious diseases at the Australian National University, said this is known to reduce the life of the virus on surfaces.

“It is a factor, and that’s why the outside is probably again safer than inside because UV light is there and the virus can be inactivated on playgrounds and things in the sunshine,” he said.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/12/virus-that-causes-covid-19-can-survive-up-to-28-days-on-surfaces-scientists-find

[rickford66]

1. They should sweep for listening bugs also.

[steve2470]

5. yes they need to look at every possible place for those bugs

Especially the Oval Office. It would not surprise me in the least if the Dictator Wannabe did this to make Putin happy.

[kskiska]

17. And those new toilets the trumps had installed

so they wouldn't have to use the ones that the Obamas used.

[steve2470]

19. fine with me if they ripped those out

Also would not surprise me if those damn toilets had bugs in them LOL

[backscatter712]

24. I pity the poor KGB goon that had to listen to those recordings...

[Glamrock]

2. Oh lord, please please please let me witness

the Whitehouse being fumigated upon his departure!

[Hugin]

4. If it weren't such a historic structure...

I'd suggest throwing in a flare from a safe distance.

I'm ambivalent to whether or not any of the primary figures from the current administration are still inside. I imagine at that point they will be committing the crime of trespassing and they would be liable for any damages.

[Frances]

3. Also the White House is probably bugged by the Russians

There will need to be a sweep by the very best trained agents who are unquestionably loyal to the US

[roamer65]

6. He can work from home.

[ooky]

7. Trump should move out sooner.

He doesn't do any work anyway.

[Renew Deal]

8. Nuke it from orbit

[Hugin]

9. Just to be sure.

[lastlib]

10. To say nothing of the stench of sulfur..........

Be a Lo......ong time getting that out.....

[DrToast]

11. There's still no evidence of fomite transmission

It’ll be fine.

[Sogo]

14. Not according to the FDA:

https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions

Can the coronavirus be transmitted through surfaces?

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.Oct 22, 2020

[DrToast]

15. Exactly according to the FDA

It may be possible

You don’t say something may be possible if you know it can happen.

[Always Randy]

12. the real national treasures are

the employees who have worked at at he White House for decades---some one should insure their safety now

[ffr]

13. I was thinking much the same.

It won't be business as usual, getting this vermin out of the WH.

[Meowmee]

16. It needs to be thoroughly cleaned

And sanitized, sweeped for bugs and have a new ventilation system put in for covid etc.

[MustLoveBeagles]

21. +1

[BainsBane]

18. It can be cleaned

Bleach should kill that stuff. The Resolute desk may end up lighter in color.

[Baked Potato]

20. Should be sanitized if not just for the beautiful optics...

[Blue Owl]

22. Multiple times

Drape a big fumigation tent over it and destroy Donny's diseases

[Talitha]

23. I'm sure the adults in the room know what to do.