People should treat their phones and watches as an "extension of their hand" in order to stop the spread of coronavirus, an expert has warned.
Scientists now believe that the virus can live on stainless steel surfaces for up to three days. Professor Nigel McMillan, from Griffith University, said smart watches - which people often wear as they exercise, could be particularly dangerous.
He said people risk "re-infecting" themselves even if they wash their hands. He told Mail Online: "Often, people remember to wash their hands, but they don't give their smartwatches in particular the same level of attention - tapping them to make payments, open notifications and check step counts." Devices covered in moisture can be particularly bad, he