ORLANDO, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its assessment of how the coronavirus is most likely spread.
The agency now says COVID-19 is not easily spread by touching contaminated surfaces or commonly shared objects. CDC officials stress that while the risk is low there is still a chance a person could get coronavirus if they touch a contaminated surface.
However, they say the main threat continues to be through person-to-person contact. Experts recommend that people continue to wash their hands frequently and sanitize frequently touched areas.