Friday 30 July 2021

No particular risk of infection of SARS-CoV-2 from cash, study finds

How long do coronaviruses remain infectious on banknotes and coins? Is it possible to become infected through contact with cash? Researchers developed a method specifically to test how many infectious virus particles can be transferred from cash to the skin in real-life conditions. Conclusion: under realistic conditions, the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 from cash is very low.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210729122040.htm
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