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A member asked:

Can covid-19 last past 24 hours on printed cardboard?

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Corona virus can remain viable for 24 hrs on cardboard. Regardless, it has been determined that transmission of the virus from materials and surfaces is not likely.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/11/2021

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We have learned over the past several months, that it is very rare to contract COVID-19 from a surface source, and cardboard would be a very unique vector for infection.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/20/2021

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