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A recent study published in the medical journal “The Lancet” showed that COVID-19 can survive on the mask surface for 7 days.
According to a report on the “Business Insider” website on April 6, researchers such as Pan Liewen and Malik Peiris of the School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong published a newsletter in the “Lancet” on the 2nd to explain the new coronavirus on different materials. Study of survival time.
The subjects of this experiment included paper towels, wood, and cloth. A week later, the researchers found COVID-19 on the surface of the mask. Researchers say this result shows that it is very important to wear and remove masks correctly.
Peiris told the South China Morning Post: “That ’s why it ’s very important not to touch the outside of the mask when wearing a surgical mask, because touching the mask will contaminate your hands, and if you touch the eyes with your hands, you may bring the virus to your eyes in.”
The research team also found that COVID-19 is more stable on smooth surfaces. Previous studies have found that the COVID-19 can survive on copper surfaces for 4 hours, on cardboard for 24 hours, and on plastic masks surfaces for 3 days, but the survival time of COVID-19 is also affected by various factors such as temperature and humidity. According to reports, all countries, therefore, recommend regular disinfection of household items that are infrequent contacts, such as door handles, countertops, and telephones.
Pan Liewen emphasized that washing hands with soap is one of the best ways to protect yourself. He told the South China Morning Post, “If you want to protect yourself, just maintain good hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and then clean your face, mouth, and nose.”
Now that COVID-19 is getting more serious, everyone should wear a disposable medical face mask , and at the same time wear a plastic mask to reduce the risk of infection
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