Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions

Published October 13, 2020 10:22 AM

(NBC News) - The coronavirus can survive for 28 days on surfaces such as glass, steel, vinyl, paper and polymer banknotes, Australian researchers said Monday, reinforcing the importance of effective cleaning and handwashing to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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