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The results of studies recently showed that the emerging corona virus is transmitted between people through direct or indirect contact. The emerging corona virus is transmitted through close contact with infected people and its transmission through oral or nasal secretions. The secretions through which the emerging corona virus can be transmitted include saliva, respiratory secretions, or droplets.
The discharge and droplets usually come out of an infected person when coughing, sneezing, talking, or even singing. For example, people can be infected during close contact with infected people through transmission of the Corona virus to the mouth, nose, or eyes.
It is advised to social distance of one meter and to wash hands frequently when dealing with infected people in order to prevent direct infection with the Corona virus, and it is also recommended to cover the mouth with a mask or using the hands when exposed to any coughing or sneezing by the surrounding people.
Many people wonder about the possibility of the Corona virus remaining on surfaces and for how long, and is it possible to get infected by simply touching these surfaces?
Is Corona transmitted through surfaces? Corona virus can be transmitted through surfaces, especially frequently used surfaces. The virus is transmitted by infected people sneezing or coughing and dropping droplets on surfaces. The virus can also attach to surfaces when infected people touch them as well.
Surfaces cause infection by touching them by uninfected people and then touching areas of the face such as the eyes, nose, or mouth before washing hands. Therefore, washing hands or sanitizing them regularly when touching any surface outside the home is very necessary and important.
It is recommended to clean the surfaces frequently and regularly to keep the place free of infection. Surfaces should be sanitized and cleaned using soapy water and sterilizers in crowded and heavily used places such as door handles, toilet floors, and stair railings.
The frequency of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces depends on the extent of their use, for example, points of sale in shops and shopping carts must be disinfected each time before use.
How long does the Corona virus last on surfaces? It is not yet clear how long the new corona virus can survive on surfaces, but the new corona virus behaves like other viruses. Statistics showed that the emerging corona virus remains on surfaces for two hours to 9 days, and this depends on several factors such as: surface type, temperature, humidity, and virus strain.
Sterilizing the surface using a sterilizer containing 70% alcohol for only one minute is enough to eliminate the virus and prevent transmission of infection through these surfaces.
How to sterilize surfaces to get rid of the corona virus Here are several tips that can be followed in order to sterilize surfaces to get rid of the emerging corona virus:
Wear gloves before beginning the cleaning process, and then dispose of them immediately. Clean surfaces using soap and water first, and then use disinfectants and sterilizers. Soap and water help reduce the number of dirt and viruses on surfaces, and disinfectants help eliminate the virus completely. The correct method of disinfecting surfaces must be learned and applied periodically. The frequency of disinfection depends on the nature and frequency of use of these surfaces. It is recommended to disinfect surfaces before use in public places such as shopping carts, points of sale, and switchboards. The most frequently used surfaces, such as: tables, door handles, light switches, desks, telephones, toilet seats, taps, and sinks, must be sanitized.
It is recommended to use special disinfectants to eliminate the emerging corona virus, and it is advised to take into account the following:
- It is advisable to keep the surface wet for a while. - Wear gloves and maintain proper ventilation while performing the sterilization process. - Care must be taken to protect the eyes and face while performing the sterilization process. - Do not use more than the amount stated in the instructions on the sanitizer package. - Consider using water at room temperature. - Disinfectants should not be mixed together. - The sanitizer must be diluted in the manner prescribed by the instructions on the sanitizer package. - Sterilizers should be kept out of the reach of children. Tips for sterilizing surfaces to get rid of the Corona virus - When the surface is dirty, it is recommended to use soapy water first and then use a disinfectant containing 70% alcohol or more, and bleach can also be used. It is not recommended to use vinegar or natural materials for disinfection.
If you are in a public place without alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wipes, soap and water can be used instead. It is very important to wipe surfaces with a dry cloth after applying the disinfectant. Some disinfectants need to be kept for a period of time to get the most effective possible, so you must take into account the instructions for each type of disinfectant in this.
The instructions for disinfectants of different types must be read carefully, and care when using these materials in order to clean sensitive devices such as mobile phones or electronic devices. Wipeable covers are recommended in order to keep electronic devices from sanitizers.
