Particles survived for 3 days on plastic and stainless steel.
A new study on the stability of the novel coronavirus revealed just how long infectious particles can remain stable on solid surfaces and in the air, key information for healthcare providers and the general population as the health crisis continues. Published March 17 inhow long particles of the coronavirus could remain viable
, or able to infect people, in the air and on surfaces like plastic, stainless steel, copper, and cardboard. When researchers released virus particles into the air, mimicking a sneeze or cough, they remained viable for at least three hours, the duration of the experiment's timeline. The study found that particles persisted more strongly on surfaces, though the virus lost some viability over time in both aerosols and on surfaces.
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