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Coronavirus Can Live On Surfaces For Days. What That Really Means

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Survival of the Coronavirus on Surfaces

This chapter explores research on how long the coronavirus can survive on different surfaces, revealing that it can remain viable on materials like plastic for up to 72 hours. It also discusses the significance of surface transmission compared to respiratory droplets and the influence of environmental factors on the virus's longevity.

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