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Why corona virus dies on human skin (hands for example) in about ten minutes;whereas, on other surfaces such as steel it survives for a very long time comparatively?
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Virus: Covid19 virus has been shown to survive on metal surfaces for many days. Medical experts have recommended hand-washing, with warm soap and water, frequently, to lessen the risk of infecting yourself or others with the virus.
Answered 4/3/2020
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COVID 19: In general, COVID 19 doesn't live long on soft surfaces. (However, the length of time COVID lives on paper is quite variable)
Answered 5/26/2020
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