LOS ANGELES - COVID-19 can live on some surfaces for up to 72 hours, especially hard, nonporous ones like metal and hard plastic, according to a recent study.

The study showed that the virus survived the longest on surfaces like plastic and stainless steel, but it can also live on cardboard for up to 24 hours. Get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app.

Download for iOS or Android. This is the first study by scientists at a federal laboratory that tested the specific strain of the coronavirus causing the current pandemic — SARS-CoV-2.

From how it spreads to where it originated, here's a look at everything you need to know about the deadly contagion. When an infected person sneezes or coughs, the virus can contaminate surfaces.

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1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 in London-Middlesex; local total now 20, health officials say

Health officials in London and Middlesex confirmed one new local case of COVID-19 on Thursday and released new details about two of the five cases confirmed the day before, including one involving a patient in their 20s who has been hospitalized.

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Iran must deliver black boxes despite coronavirus pandemic: Champagne

OTTAWA — Despite the daunting hurdles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Iran must live up to its pledge to co-operate with the investigation into its downing of a commercial airliner in January, says Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

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Woman facing terror charges over coronavirus coughing ‘prank’ at grocery store

A woman is facing terror-related charges after allegedly coughing on $35,000 worth of produce at a Pennsylvania grocery store in what the storeowner called a “twisted prank” amid heightened fear of the novel coronavirus.

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Saint John closes playgrounds in response to coronavirus

The City of Saint John closed city-owned playgrounds on Thursday in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: BHP reduces staff at Jansen potash project, announces accelerated payment plan

BHP says it is implementing “stringent measures” at its Jansen potash mine project east of Saskatoon to reduce the risk of COVID-19.

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Winnipeg doctor, tested more than a week ago, still waiting for coronavirus test results

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Coronavirus: Kingston Transit reduces service amid dip in ridership, affecting part-time workers

Coronavirus is impacting public transit in the city of Kingston. As of Thursday, Kingston Transit has switched to a reduced Sunday schedule, seven days a week.

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Coronavirus: Some Côte Saint-Luc residents uneasy with location of new drive-thru screening clinic

A new drive-thru COVID-19 clinic being set up at the Cavendish Mall in Côte Saint-Luc has some residents feeling uneasy due to its proximity to a residential area. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines, reports.

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Summerland asking residents to temporarily avoid or limit visits to landfill during COVID-19 pandemic

The District of Summerland is asking its residents to avoid visiting the landfill if possible, and especially so if you’re self-isolating or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 5 new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, total of 73 confirmed

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced during Thursday’s briefing five new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 73.

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B.C. to announce new supports for seniors during coronavirus pandemic

B.C.’s health minister and seniors’ advocate are scheduled to announce supports for older residents amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Deputy chief medical officer tells the public 'lockdown could be the best chance you have to get fit'

One of the country's most senior health bosses has said the coronavirus lockdown might be the best opportunity people have ever had to get fit.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Legault calls for volunteers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged residents to consider volunteering to help the elderly and other residents who may have difficulty with things like buying groceries during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus around the world: March 26, 2020

The top COVID-19 headlines today: the United States now has the third-highest number of new coronavirus cases; Gaza’s medics switch focus from border protests to coronavirus; and more.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec says ‘situation is under control’ despite 2 more COVID-19 deaths

Quebec’s director of public health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, said Thursday the situation in the province is “under control” despite confirming two more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to six.

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FADER FORT is going online for a 9-hour broadcast next week

For the first time in its history, FADER FORT is going online. On Tuesday, March 31, The FADER will bring together over 40 acts for a day-long broadcast and an opportunity to raise money for charities helping those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Michelle Keegan almost suffers wardrobe malfunction as Mark Wright live streams

Michelle Keegan narrowly avoided a major wardrobe malfunction during Mark Wright's Instagram Live.

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Sets ABC Return as Late Night Starts Back Up

Jimmy Kimmel is joining many of his fellow late-night hosts in resuming production amid the coronavirus pandemic.The ABC host tweeted that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will resume production March 30, with episodes produced remotely and guests joining via video chat.Kimmel has been producing short segments that he calls "Quarantine Minilogues" from his home during stay-at-home mandates. His tweet also notes that former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will join him Thursday.Late-night shows were among hundreds of TV and film productions that shut down in response to the pandemic and its accompanying social-distancing guidelines.

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Golden Globes amend eligibility rules for films without theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Golden Globes will accept movies submissions without a theatrical release for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday.The press association, which puts on the annual award show, said films that are first released on television or a streaming service will be eligible for January's Globes.Usually, the Globes mandate that a film play for a week in a Los Angeles theater or on pay-per-view, as well as have an official screening for its voting members.

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Alyssa Milano tells Donald Trump to convert his New York hotels to hospitals for COVID-19 relief

Alyssa Milano has called on US President Donald Trump to convert his New York hotels into hospitals for COVID-19 relief as the state is the epicenter for the outbreak.The 47-year-old actress took to her Twitter on Wednesday to request that the 73-year-old businessman-turned-politician to turn his buildings into medical facilities.She wrote: 'Trump owns how many hotels in the US? And how many in NY in particular?' Taking a stand:Alyssa Milano (pictured at the Bombshell premiere in LA back in December) has called on US President Donald Trump to convert his New York hotels into hospitals for COVID-19 relief as the state is the epicenter for the outbreak SOS: The 73-year-old businessman-turned-politician is seen during a coronavirus pandemic

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Selena Gomez shows off her sultry side while grooving her way through the Dance Again video

Selena Gomez released a new music video on Thursday just as the world is looking for new content to peruse while at home to avoid getting the coronavirus.The Texas native looked sensual in the clip for her hit song Dance Again off her chart-topping Rare album.The former Wizards Of Waverly Place actress grooved to the tune as she sang about being back on her feet after splitting from Justin Bieber in 2018.

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Niall Horan Gives Special Home Performance of 'Dear Patience' on 'Tonight Show': 'It's Very Relevant Right Now'

Niall Horan delivered a special performance of his song “Dear Patience” on The Tonight Show last night (March 25) while at home amid the ongoing world health crisis.

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Prince Albert Denies Being the One Who Gave Prince Charles Coronavirus

Prince Albert II and Prince Charles both attended WaterAid’s Water and Climate event in London, England on March 10, and days later, both contracted COVID-19 aka Coronavirus.

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NHS nurse says 'staying at home is privilege' as she warns lockdown is 'no joke'

An NHS nurse has warned people should be taking the coronavirus lockdown seriously and that staying at home is a "privilege'.

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Lovers & Friends Fest Reschedules, Scales Back to One Day

The star-studded Lovers & Friends festival has landed on a new date after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Goldenvoice-promoted event that was originally supposed to take place May 8-9 at The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., has been scaled back to a one-day affair on Aug. 8 at the same location, but with a reshuffled lineup. According to a new poster on the site for the s

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New Jersey reports 6,876 coronavirus cases; 81 deaths

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Detroit mother of 4 dies from coronavirus, her brother wants others to learn from it

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Laneeka Barksdale was a mother of four put up a good fight with COVID-19 - but it was one she did not win.

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5 total COVID-19 cases confirmed in Hastings Prince Edward Public Health region

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health have confirmed five total cases of the novel coronavirus in their catchment area.

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Coronavirus: Airlines obliged to offer credit, not refunds, watchdog says

Jacqui Birchall is hoping for a full refund from WestJet after it cancelled her flight from Puerto Vallarta to Vancouver as part of its major capacity reduction in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hoarding, reselling essential goods banned in B.C. amid coronavirus emergency

The B.C. government announced sweeping new rules Wednesday to crack down on private stockpiling and profiteering off of essential goods during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Changes Alberta has made to support the food supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen and Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs Paul Wynnyk explain what has changed in recent weeks and how the province is working to balance supply and demand so there are fewer shortages of goods in stores.

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TIDAL Is Live Streaming 12 Hours Of Pop Concert Footage Today Featuring Lizzo, Rosalía, & Bazzi

As millions of music fans are quarantined in their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak, TIDAL is doing their best to keep everyone entertained. Today, the company is launching its latest concert live stream, featuring performances from the likes of Lizzo, ROSALÍA, The Chainsmokers, Bazzi, Dermot Kennedy, and more. The footage is from a series of TIDAL-affiliated events over the past few years.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 15 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Newfoundland and Labrador

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer of health, announced on Thursday 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total number of cases to 82.

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Coronavirus: How is Canada planning to enforce mandatory self-isolation?

The federal government is deploying the Quarantine Act in the fight against COVID-19, imposing mandatory self-isolation rules for any traveller returning to Canada with fines and even jail time for those who break the rules.

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by more than 100 in 24 hours

There have now been more than 550 deaths in the UK from coronavirus, the Department of Health has announced.

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Ralph Lauren Is Donating $10 Million to Aid in Coronavirus Relief

Ralph Lauren is doing something incredible.

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Meghan Markle 'won't make a penny' from new movie role after 'deal with Disney'

Meghan Markle reportedly won't get paid a penny for her voiceover role in Disney's forthcoming documentary Elephant .

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Moving story behind NHS 'Clap for Our Carers' - and the woman who started it

Tonight at 8pm, people up and down the country will lean out of their windows or stand at their front doors to clap, thanking NHS workers for their hard work through the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.

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'Fear the Walking Dead' star Danay Garcia says coronavirus is comparable to the apocalypse

"Fear the Walking Dead" star Danay Garcia likened the coronavirus pandemic to the world's very own present-day apocalypse. The growing coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 480,000 globally as of Thursday.

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Woman arrested for the second time after allegedly not self-isolating in N.L.

Police say a woman in Newfoundland has been arrested for a second time for allegedly refusing to stay inside after arriving from outside the province, contravening public health measures put in place to combat COVID-19.

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COMMENTARY: What US leaders must do to protect health workers amid COVID-19 supply shortages

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COVID-19 may spread from moms to infants and by seemingly healthy kids

In a research letter today in JAMA, Chinese researchers say that they can't rule out mother-to-baby COVID-19 transmission in three infected newborns, indicating the need for increased vigilance before and after delivery.

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Hamilton mayor calls for an end to joy rides on HSR amid coronavirus pandemic

Hamilton’s mayor has a message for bored people who think joy-riding on city buses for free is a good way to pass the time: “don’t do it.”

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Alberta chief medical officer of health to provide update on COVID-19 Thursday afternoon

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, is scheduled to provide an update on the province’s current situation regarding the novel coronavirus as well as its public health response.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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