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How long could the hanta virus live outside a host? how long could it live in dust on old magazines?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Below: The virus does not remain active for long once outside of its host -- less than 1 week outdoors and a few hours when exposed to direct sunlight
Answered 4/2/2019
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Not to worry: The virus is spread when particles are kicked up into the hair from rodent droppings, urine or saliva (like when vacuuming or sweeping). “The virus does not remain active for long once outside of its host -- less than 1 week outdoors and a few hours when exposed to direct sunlight.” REF: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/hantavir.html
Answered 7/4/2020
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