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Coronavirus Stay On Surfaces

The capability of coronavirus to stay on surfaces varies from surface to surface. It can remain on surfaces from 24 hours to five days depending upon the type of surface. For example, it can stay for 24 hours in cardboard boxes, and on metal surfaces, it can last for five days.

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Query: Hello doctor, Today I took a COVID-19 test. Not because I have been feeling sick if anything. As a matter of fact, my husband just took his test and it was negative. Every time I go out I take the necessary precautions. After I left the doctor's office I sanitized my hands and walked towards my car....  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have undergone for COVID-19 test and after finishing the test, you have touched your car's door handle with your bare hands and also touched your nose and your query is the chance of being infected by COVI...  Read Full »

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