How to disinfect surfaces properly
How long can the Coronavirus live on surfaces like: subway poles, stairwell banister, money, surgical masks, paper, plastic, etc.?
“To get the kill rates advertised on the packaging, though, that usually involves waiting for several minutes — between five minutes and six minutes,” she added, though that duration is probably essential only if you’re cleaning a surface in an area where someone’s infected.
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