03-09-2020, 08:21 PM
No wonder this spreads so fast. Sorry if this has been stated elsewhere.
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.c...3/abstract
Conclusion:
Human coronaviruses can remain infectious on inanimate surfaces for up to 9 days. Surface disinfection with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite or 62e71% ethanol significantly reduces coronavirus infectivity on surfaces within 1 min exposure time. We expect a similar effect against the SARS-CoV-2.
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.c...3/abstract
Conclusion:
Human coronaviruses can remain infectious on inanimate surfaces for up to 9 days. Surface disinfection with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite or 62e71% ethanol significantly reduces coronavirus infectivity on surfaces within 1 min exposure time. We expect a similar effect against the SARS-CoV-2.
