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Jan 26, 2024 · Simply put, the virus that causes COVID-19 lives longer on nonporous surfaces like countertops, doorknobs, and handles than on porous surfaces like bedding, clothing, towels, and tissue paper. This is because the expelled droplets in the fibers of porous materials evaporate more quickly.
Nov 14, 2023 · Viruses tend to live longer in warm, moist environments and die off quicker when it’s cool and dry. Here’s how long the virus typically lasts on some common surfaces: Glass: 5 days. Wood: 4 days.
Nov 28, 2020 · The Covid-19 coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is inactivated much faster on paper than on plastic: Three hours after being laid on paper, no virus can be detected. In contrast, the virus can still infect cells seven days after being laid on plastic.
- Denis E. Corpet
- 2021
Apr 22, 2020 · Printing paper and tissue paper: 3 hours. Copper: 4 hours. Cardboard: 24 hours. Cloth: 2 days. Wood: 2 days. Paper money: 4 days. Glass: 4 days. Plastic: 3–7 days. Stainless steel: 2–7 days. Surgical masks: A small amount of viable virus was still present on the outside of the mask after 7 days.
Dec 26, 2022 · Paper Examples: mail, newspaper The length of time varies. Some strains of coronavirus live for only a few minutes on paper, while others live for up to 5 days.
Apr 29, 2020 · A few studies have been performed on how long the new coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces. The virus persists the longest on plastic and stainless steel surfaces.
Mar 21, 2020 · They found that it remained virulent on surfaces for a lengthy period: from up to 24 hours on cardboard to up to two or three days on plastic and stainless steel. It also remained...
