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Will peoples' phones be major vectors of novel coronavirus?
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Phones: It can be a fomite. Clean your phone. Turn off phone & remove from case. You can use ready-made wipes that are safe for phones or make up a solution of ½ cup distilled water & ½ cup isopropyl alcohol in spray bottle. Gently mist a non-abrasive cloth & wipe down front & back of phone. Let sit for 15”. REF: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sanitize-your-mobile-phone-with-these-helpful-tips/
Answered 5/15/2020
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