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How long do germs from covid-19 live in a cotton towel? someone was touching their backpack from school and it probably wasnt wiped off, and then they used the hand towel after just rinsing their hands (they probably didnt use soap?

Q: how long do germs from covid-19 live in a cotton towel? someone was touching their backpack from school and it probably wasnt wiped off, and then they used the hand towel after just rinsing their hands (they probably didnt use soap?

: No worries. In the scenario you described you are perfectly safe. Wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands, and don't rub your eyes, nose, or mouth with unclean hands.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No worries. In the scenario you described you are perfectly safe. Wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands, and don't rub your eyes, nose, or mouth with unclean hands.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 10/14/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Do not use shared towels if believed to be contaminated. As long as you keep your hands clean there is no risk for transmission in this scenario.

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 10/14/2021

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A member asked:

How long do germs from covid-19 live in a cotton towel? someone was touching their backpack from school and it probably wasnt wiped off, and then they used the hand towel after just rinsing their hands (they probably didnt use soap?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Kratzberg agreed

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