A new study says that the new corona virus can live between four and five days on any surface that the infected person touches, according to the new research, the corona virus that has killed more than 800 people in China may remain contagious for up to 9 days.
Corona news picture that he can live 9 days–
According to a study by researchers from the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine at the University Hospital Greifswald in Germany, published by “thehealthsite“The average survival of the virus may be between 4 to 5 days, as the study indicates, that low temperatures and high humidity in the air can increase the life of the virus.
Precautionary measures are important
The researchers confirm the fact that since there is no specific treatment against the new coronavirus, infection prevention is especially important for eradicating the epidemic, especially as the virus can spread through hands and surfaces that may have contacted a person with the virus.
According to the researchers, this includes door handles, elevator dial buttons, bedside tables, bed frames and other items that patients contact directly, because these objects are usually made of metal or plastic.
The researchers also conducted tests with various disinfection solutions, and they saw that the substances ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium hypochlorite are effective against coronaviruses, and if these factors are used in the correct concentrations, they reduce the number of infectious coronavirus by four steps.
What you can do to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus
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You need to wash your hands carefully with soap and water.
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Rub your hands until the suds reach for at least 21 seconds.
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Do this repeatedly.
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Use hand sanitizer only in emergency situations, and do not use it as a substitute for hand washing.
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Other things that you need to do include wearing a mask when it is near any infected person or in a crowded place.
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You should also make sure that you only consume properly cooked meat.
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