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Where does the virus go once the infected person dies?
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Stays in the body: For viruses transmitted in bodily fluids such as Covid-19, the answer is the virus stays in the body as long as the bodily fluids stay in the body. Since there is no longer any breathing or coughing or sneezing, there is no way to project out the virus containing droplets. Pathologists conducting autopsies wear protective gear to prevent any virus containing bodily fluids from spreading.
Answered 5/19/2020
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