The coronavirus can adhere to stainless steel services for up to seven days, according to a new study, but it can also be obliterated with a splash of disinfectant. Photo: Shutterstock
Coronavirus can stay on face masks for up to a week, study finds
- Pathogen that causes Covid-19 is gone within three hours from surfaces like printing and tissue paper, but can last for days on banknotes, stainless steel and plastic, researchers from University of Hong Kong say
- But virus is no match for household disinfectants, bleach or frequent hand washing with soap and water
The coronavirus can adhere to stainless steel services for up to seven days, according to a new study, but it can also be obliterated with a splash of disinfectant. Photo: Shutterstock
