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Novel coronavirus survives 28 days on glass, currency, Australian researchers find

Coronavirus Australia Sydney

Melbourne, AustraliaReuters The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday, highlighting the need for cleaning and handwashing to combat the virus. Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, found that at 20 degrees Celsius […]