The rapid worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus has raised concerns over how soon it can transmit to humans through surfaces.
The fear of using currency notes--the most preferred form of monetary transactions in India--is one of them. Recent studies indicate that the deadly virus rests on surfaces for long and could get transmitted when they are touched.
In that case, currency notes also carry the risk of transmission. However, there is not much scientific evidence on how long the virus stays on currency notes.
According to scientists from the US-based National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Princeton University, and University of California, the SARS-CoV-2 (virus) can be