coronavirus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces such as glass, stainless steel and banknotes, an Australian government research agency has found.The study said the items — chosen for their prevalence in public areas, such as hospital rooms and public transport, as well as high-contact surfaces like cellphones or ATMs — were tested at temperatures of 20C, 30C and 40C.“These findings demonstrate SARS-CoV-2 can remain infectious for significantly longer time periods than generally considered possible,” read the study, which was published in the peer-reviewed Virology Journal.
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