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MANILA, Philippines – How long does the coronavirus stay on surfaces?
Professor Marilen Balolong, a microbiologist and scientist at the University of the Philippines Manila, said that a recent study revealed that the virus could remain viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard, and 4 hours on copper.
She pointed out, however, that these findings were obtained from experiments conducted under laboratory conditions – there was controlled relative humidity and temperature – and should be interpreted with caution when considering real-life scenarios.
Experts believe that people are much more likely to be infected through close contact with a coronavirus patient than by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their nose, mouth, or eyes.
Can you contract the novel coronavirus disease just by touching surfaces? Watch this explainer video. – Rappler.com
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