THE virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say.<\/p>\n
The findings from Australia\u2019s national science agency suggest SARS-Cov-2 can survive for far longer than thought.<\/p>\n
However, the experiment was conducted in the dark. UV light has already been shown to kill the virus.<\/p>\n
Some experts have also thrown doubt on the actual threat posed by surface transmission in real life.<\/p>\n
The coronavirus is mostly transmitted when people cough, sneeze or talk.<\/p>\n
But there is also evidence that it can also be spread by particles hanging in the air. It is also possible someone could get Covid-19 by touching infected surfaces such as metal or plastic, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. This is believed to be much less common, however.<\/p>\n
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