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How long can a virus remain "alive" if it lands on something organic like food?
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Depends: It depends on the virus. Each virus is very different. For COVID-19, right now (April 5, 2020), there is no evidence that food is at risk of transmitting COVID-19.
Answered 4/6/2020
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