OCTOBER 13, 2020

How Long Does SARS-CoV-2 Last on Surfaces?

By IDSE News Staff

The duration that SARS-CoV-2 can survive on surfaces depends on many factors—such as the type of surface—but a recent study found that it can last for almost a month on some surfaces.

The virus can be viable for up to 28 days on surfaces including banknotes, glass (such as cell phone screens) and stainless steel, but less so on cotton and other masking materials, according to researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO),