COVID-19 can survive on skin up to 9 hours, versus 2 hours for the flu, study finds

in science journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, reported that in comparison, the pathogen that causes the flu lasts on skin for about two hours.

The study reported that skin deteriorates slower after death compared to other human organs, and can still function even 24 hours later. However, both viruses deactivated on skin within 15 seconds after using alcohol-based disinfectant containing 80 per cent ethanol, which is commonly found in hand sanitizers.

Researchers noted that the study did not consider the "infectious dose" of SARS-CoV-2 or the quantity of virus particles needed to give someone an infection from contact with contaminated skin.

Soooo who cares. Wash your hands and move on

What's the point of this type of research? Didn't we already established a protocol for health and safty during this pandemic? Frequently touched area needs be sanitized, frequent hand washing/sanitization, mask/and face-covering...!! Instead efforts should be focused on vaccine!

I thought COVID-19 was the disease caused by coronavirus. You’re saying the disease lasts 9 hours on your skin 🤪

Ok I’ll wait for the tweet 2 weeks down the road when this claim is dismissed in another study

G.F.Y...

How can you find studies like this! Find a vaccine already...

Chicken Little called, he wants part of this grift.

What’s your goal CTV news? Just give it a god damn break.

'Study finds' the code word for, 'we made it up to scare you.'

In a controlled lab under controlled situations. If it can survive on skin for 9 hours why are there not more sick people?

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Fake news imo

OH NO WE’RE ALL DOOMED!!!

🤔 I didn’t like !

All of these fear mongering stories about covid lasting forever on money, hands blah blah actually just highlight one thing: If it's truly that prevalent then it really isn't that dangerous now is it?

spreadthefear

RudyCuzzetto Bullshit.

Pfft

Still no Regeneron or HQC tho eh..😒

yet you promote wearing useless masks over basic hygiene

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