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What are the chances of getting a stomach virus or sickness from using my phone (that touched surfaces) in the hospital. i washed my hands but didn't disinfect phone, touched my phone again and accidentally ate with my hands after? will i get sick?
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Little or no chance. Nothing to worry about.
Answered 9/14/2022
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