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We know how long coronavirus survives on surfaces. Here's what it means for handling money, food and more

  • Written by Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor, The University of Queensland
We know how long coronavirus survives on surfaces. Here's what it means for handling money, food and moreManuel Bruque/EPA

Like the other 200 or so respiratory viruses we know of, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the new coronavirus, infects the cells of our airways.

It causes a range of signs and symptoms, or none at all. It can spread easily from person-to-person, and can be coughed into the air and onto surfaces.

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