Covid-19 virus. A new research now suggests that the Covid-19 virus could survive on common surfaces such as glass and even banknotes for as long as 28 days in certain conditions.According to a laboratory study by Australia's national science agency, the virus that causes Covid-19 can remain on surfaces such as stainless steel and glass, similar to the ones found on smartphones, for a considerable amount of time.The new research has been published in the Virology Journal.