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Could This Expose Me To Covid I Used A Regular Phone Today Without Thinking Didn’t Sanitize?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jan 2025
Question: I used a regular phone today without thinking didn’t sanitize it first. I had a mask on and the mouthpiece didn’t touch my mask but the ear piece touched my ear. Could this expose me to covid?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I don't think this is dangerous.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I don't think this can be dangerous about covid19 infection since you used a mask and didn't touch the mask with mouthpiece.
Go home and have a shower since the earpiece touched the ear.
I still don't find it dangerous about contracting covid19.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Could This Expose Me To Covid I Used A Regular Phone Today Without Thinking Didn’t Sanitize?

Brief Answer: I don't think this is dangerous. Detailed Answer: Hello, I don't think this can be dangerous about covid19 infection since you used a mask and didn't touch the mask with mouthpiece. Go home and have a shower since the earpiece touched the ear. I still don't find it dangerous about contracting covid19. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.