At some temperatures, the virus can last for days or even weeks.
Coronavirus is not only transmitted by air, but also through a person’s mucous membranes. The virus can spread from contaminated surfaces to the hands and eventually into the mouth, nose, or eyes. Find out how long the virus can survive depending on the surface and temperature.
Survival time of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces
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