How Long Does the COVID Live on Surfaces?

How Long Does the COVID Live on Surfaces?

The study I mentioned in this video determined that the covid can stay in aerosol (in the air) for up to 3 hours. Covid also lives up to 4 hours on copper, 24 hours on cardboard, and 2 to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel.

And this is part of the reason why this covid virus is spreading like crazy.

Then you throw in the fact that some infected people don’t have any symptoms at all, or if they do have symptoms, it sometimes takes up to two weeks before they start showing those symptoms. In other words, the incubation period is up to 14 days. On average, though, it's about 5-6 days. But because of this incubation period, that means that the virus silently spreads during this time, which is why it's so hard to slow the spread of the virus.

Also, your body has these things called ACE2 receptors. They are located within the tiny little air sacs (alveoli) within your lungs. The virus has this spike protein, which acts like a key, and the ACE2 receptor is like the lock on the front door of your house. And the virus just walks right in.

So when you combine all these different factors, it makes sense why this covid spreads quickly.

And this is why the number of covid positive cases is going to continue to rise. As of right now, there are over 5,000 covid positive cases in the US. But each person can do something about that. It's not just about staying home as much as you can.
It's also about washing your hands diligently and doing it correctly.
Let's be real; most of us don’t wash our hands enough. And most of us don’t wash our hands correctly.

I’ve seen you guys in the men’s bathroom before this outbreak started; after guys using the bathroom, maybe 20% of you wash your hands. Come on now.

Well, at least, since this covid outbreak, that percentage has gone up. But washing your hands often, and doing it the right way, is really important.
And, when it comes to hand sanitizer, think of that as a backup to soap and water. Like when you need to wash your hands but don’t have access to soap and water.

And definitely do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth unless your hands are clean because that’s how you will bring that virus into your body.

And if you have access to disinfectant wipes, wipe down commonly used areas.

And avoid sick people.
Avoid large crowds.
Skip the handshakes for now.
We understand—no big deal.

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[winking]

I’m in S.Korea and we always take our shoes off before entering the home. Another good tip. Your welcome

[driver]

Awesome production. We want you to know that we understand this takes a lot of your time and is a personal commitment and it is appreciated. God Bless!

[BobWidlefish]

Read the study again: they only tested up to 3 hours in the air. It could last longer in the air.

Other studies indicate it lasts 9 days on some surfaces depending on temperature. This isn’t a time to downplay the risks, this is a time to apply the precautionary principle and assume the worst.

[maryallen]

Thank you for your interest in helping others prepare and cope with this virus.

[FosterFarmsOk]

I wash my hands BEFORE and after going to the bathroom. I don't want to touch my private areas with dirty hands.

[mdrittmanic]

Dr. Hansen, thank you for making these videos. I have appreciated their accuracy and your objective approach.

[ChicBeautyBusinessLifestyle]

Thanks Doc! Praying for you guys. I do have a doctor nephew in the filed and really really on edge for him and all the other healthcare workers on the frontline. God bless you lifesavers - God being the ultimate ONE! We love you guys!

[esgara]

10-20% men don’t wash their hands after using toilet?! Ewww, and then they shake someone’s hands. Gross! But thanks for sharing Dr!

[MJSTAMAND]

All this handwashing should cut down on bacterial spread too.

[dmulvany]

Please turn on the automatic captions. Probably more than 25% of your potential audience needs them.

[americangirl]

Thank you for this info. Not one reporter that I have heard has asked this question, nor has it been presented at the WH updates by any of the Dr.s. So again, thank you.

[jeffreykim]

It would be a terrible thing to step into an elevator when you don't know who sneezed and aerosolized or not right before your use. Wearing mask is the only protection from it.

[jenniferbond]

Thank you for putting this out and explaining in ways we understand. You should be on all networks putting these messages out.

[jeff]

Thank You for producing and sharing this video ! Young people need to vividly understand and adamantly need to realize that many of them also are getting sick and require hospitalization, etc., in ADDITION to having the capability to sicken older loved ones !!

[AugustoLugo]

Thanks so much for the information, I am so glad I found you on YOUTUBE.

[adkinsyum]

Great time to go full on Howard Hughes.

[marilynhodgkinson]

Appreciate you keeping us up to date thank you.

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[calmheart]

I looked up how long viruses can stay in the air. When the humidity is high and someone coughs or sneezes, the droplets stay large and fall to the ground pretty fast. But when the air is dry, it pulls the droplets apart, making them a lot smaller, like a mist and they can stay in the air way longer.