A Facebook post warned users to be careful at the gas station because coronavirus is spreading 'quickly' via pumps. This claim is partly false.
, where there was a major COVID-19 outbreak in early February. The research revealed the virus was still detectable on surfaces after 17 days without disinfection. “SARS-CoV-2 RNA was identified on a variety of surfaces in cabins of both symptomatic and asymptomatic infected passengers up to 17 days after cabins were vacated on the Diamond Princess but before disinfection procedures had been conducted.
The researchers could not determine if the contaminated surfaces led to transmissions of COVID-19 on the ship but are advocating for further exploration.Coronavirus genetic material stayed on surfaces for up to 17 days on Diamond Princess cruise, CDC saysIn his post, McDonald suggested people use gloves or a paper towel to handle gas pumps. “Wear gloves or have a paper towel touch the pump and throw the napkin or gloves out before you get back in the car,” he wrote.
that customers take action to ease their concerns. “If consumers are really worried about touching a gas pump handle, they can do what they do when they go to a grocery store and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes when they need to touch something,” he said. Since person-to-person contact is the main method of transmission, continuing to engage in social distancing and compliance with stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders from various authorities continue to be among the best ways to avoid exposure. The CDC and
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