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A member asked:
When i come home and touch doornobs and light switches before washing hands, how long do cold viruses live on those things?
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See details: It depends on the virus. Cold viruses can live on a hard surface for up to 7n days. Flu viruses, however, are only active for 24 hours.
Answered 11/25/2018
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