Statistics for How Long Coronavirus Lives on Surfaces
Earlier this week, the National Institutes of Health released details regarding how long novel coronavirus (or COVID-19) lives on surfaces or in the air.
According to a new study from National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine found that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was detectable:
- in aerosols for up to three hours
- up to four hours on copper
- up to 24 hours on cardboard
- up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel
For a more in-depth look, visit the NIH website.