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How long can the virus live on a countertop or other surface?

April 26, 2017countertop live virus

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How long can the virus live on a countertop or other surface?

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The virus can live on hard surfaces for at least several hours and possibly more than a day. For that reason, it is important that you wash your hands after coughing or sneezing to avoid passing on the virus. • For information on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, see our fact sheet – available in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog and large type.