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7 things you might not know about COVID-19

1. How long does the COVID-19 live on common surfaces outside the human body?



Surface                                Period
Air                                        3 hours
Copper                                 4 hours
Cardboard                            24 hours
Stainless steel                      3-4 days
Polypropylene plastic          3 days

2.     Can a mask be worn as protection from Covid-19?

A mask is not a 100% guarantee barrier that can keep the virus away, however, it can prevent tiny droplets after a cough from spreading around, hence helping in curbing the spread of the disease.


3.     Can an infected person who does not show symptoms spread the disease?

Yes a carrier can spread the disease even if they do not show any symptoms.

4.     Is the coronavirus only found in a patient’s cough?

No, it also found in body fluids, urine and stools

5.     What are the weather conditioned that encourage the spread of COVID-19?

Low temperatures and low humidity
Ref: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/av/2011/734690/

6.     Is washing with soap and water an effective way of killing the virus?

Yes soap and water are very effective; and sanitizers and also recommended.

7.     Can COVID-19 be transmitted through food?

There is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 can be passed on through food.



For more information about COVID-19 visit the CDC official website




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