Can the virus live on frequently touched surfaces?
• Yes, flu viruses may be spread when a person touches droplets left by coughs and sneezes on hard surfaces (such as desks or door knobs) or objects (such as keyboards or pens) and then touches his or her mouth or nose. However, it is not necessary to disinfect these surfaces beyond routine cleaning. • Clean surfaces and items that are more likely to have frequent hand contact with cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas. Some states and localities have laws about specific cleaning products used in schools. School officials should contact their state health department and department of environmental protection for additional guidance. Q. What is the school division doing to reduce the spread of flu in school? In addition of reminding students of the importance of washing their hands to prevent the spread of flu, areas with frequent student contact will be sanitized and disinfected on a regular basis. Watch this video. • Custodial staff will disinfect frequent contact areas
