Studies show the new coronavirus can live in the air for several hours and on some surfaces for as long as two to three days. United States government scientists and other experts reported Wednesday on tests involving the coronavirus. They found that in addition to person to person contact, it can spread through the air as well as from objects that an infected person has touched.
Title: Scientists: New Coronavirus Lives on Some Surfaces for Up to 3 Days
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