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Can covid last on plastic objects after 5 months specifically. and especially if the plastic object hasnt been cleaned?

Q: can covid last on plastic objects after 5 months specifically. and especially if the plastic object hasnt been cleaned?

: No. But good idea to keep things clean and Hygienic.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. But good idea to keep things clean and Hygienic.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 11/10/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described will not transmit Covid. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

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A member asked:

Can covid last on plastic objects after 5 months specifically. and especially if the plastic object hasnt been cleaned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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