This study suggests the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains viable in the aerosols for 3 hours, for 72 hours on stainless steel and plastic, for 4 hours on copper, and for 24 hours on cardboard. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1.

Abstract Source:

N Engl J Med. 2020 Mar 17. Epub 2020 Mar 17. PMID: 32182409

Abstract Author(s):

Neeltje van Doremalen, Trenton Bushmaker, Dylan H Morris, Myndi G Holbrook, Amandine Gamble, Brandi N Williamson, Azaibi Tamin, Jennifer L Harcourt, Natalie J Thornburg, Susan I Gerber, James O Lloyd-Smith, Emmie de Wit, Vincent J Munster

Article Affiliation:

Neeltje van Doremalen

Abstract:

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Article Published Date : Mar 17, 2020

Study Type : Viral

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Diseases : Coronavirus Disease : CK(174) : AC(82), Coronavirus Infection : CK(1) : AC(1)

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This study suggests the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains viable in the aerosols for 3 hours, for 72 hours on stainless steel and plastic, for 4 hours on copper, and for 24 hours on cardboard. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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