How Contagious is it Really?

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Paul Saladino6m · 2020-03-25

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Well SupportedThe survival time of viruses on fomites varies by surface material, with longer survival on plastic and shorter survival on copper.Partially SupportedCoronaviruses can persist on surfaces for extended periods, contributing to infectivity.Well SupportedSARS-CoV-2 can survive on cardboard for up to 24 hours, on steel for up to 24 hours, and on plastic for even longer.Partially SupportedThe transmission of the novel coronavirus is likely via respiratory droplets, requiring closer proximity for transmission.Partially Supported

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Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.

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Would love a "what would change this verdict" RSS feed. Sign me up if it exists.

Given that most contact is with synthetic surfaces like desks and phones, it is reasonable to assume the virus will be present on many surfaces that people touch.

Partially SupportedHand-washing after touching surfaces outside the home and sanitizing grocery cart handles before use is advised to reduce viral transmission risk.

Partially SupportedWearing gloves or using sanitizer when touching objects in public is advised, and masks are generally not recommended for the public unless they are sick, as they can act as fomites.