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COVID-19: Coronavirus Can Remain In Air 3 Hours, Live On Some Surfaces 2-3 Days, Tests Show COVID-19: Coronavirus Can Remain In Air 3 Hours, Live On Some Surfaces 2-3 Days, Tests Show
Covid-19: Coronavirus Can Remain In Air 3 Hours, Live On Some Surfaces 2-3 Days, Tests Show A newly released study suggests that the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) can remain in the air for up to three hours, and live on hard surfaces for several days. According to the research published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, the virus can remain on copper surfaces for several hours and on cardboard for up to 24 hours. It could potentially also survive on stainless steel and plastic for up to three days. Earlier published students suggested that COVID-19 could live on hard surfaces for more than a week, whereas the flu can only survive for up to 48 hours. 
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