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I Have Serious Body Ache , I Fear About Covid.
Question: I have serious body ache, I fear about covid. I think I touched a glass tumbler two days back which was touched by a person who was covid positive. When I read only ther are different opions about acquiring the virus after touching the steel tumbler. Please help. TEST QUESTION, Please reply with a long answer.
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Hi Thanks for posting the query
Studies have assessed Covid 19 virus survivability on stainless steel and their results have varied wildly, ranging from between three and 14 days at room temperature.
It’s possible that you could acquire SARS-CoV-2 if you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after touching a surface or object that has the virus on it. However, this is not thought to be the main way that the virus spreads.
As of now do not bother much, take Tab. Hifenac P for body aches. If you get any new symptoms or body pains gets worsen do consult the local physician and get examined.
Do salt water gargling and steam inhalation if you have any symptoms of cold or cough
Any issues do follow up.
Take care.
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Hi Thanks for posting the query
Studies have assessed Covid 19 virus survivability on stainless steel and their results have varied wildly, ranging from between three and 14 days at room temperature.
It’s possible that you could acquire SARS-CoV-2 if you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after touching a surface or object that has the virus on it. However, this is not thought to be the main way that the virus spreads.
As of now do not bother much, take Tab. Hifenac P for body aches. If you get any new symptoms or body pains gets worsen do consult the local physician and get examined.
Do salt water gargling and steam inhalation if you have any symptoms of cold or cough
Any issues do follow up.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you Madam for your elaborate Answer.
I have few more questions. Can you share a link where all the time for each surface is listed and how much time the virus can stay alive on each one.
I have few more questions. Can you share a link where all the time for each surface is listed and how much time the virus can stay alive on each one.
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Below is the link for referral on how long COVID 19 virus survives on each surface.
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces
Glass – 5 days.
Wood – 4 days.
Plastic & stainless-steel – 3 days.
Cardboard – 24 hours.
Copper surfaces – 4 hours.
Any issue do follow up
Take care.
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Below is the link for referral on how long COVID 19 virus survives on each surface.
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces
Glass – 5 days.
Wood – 4 days.
Plastic & stainless-steel – 3 days.
Cardboard – 24 hours.
Copper surfaces – 4 hours.
Any issue do follow up
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Hi I have posted the link in the above answer
The time of survival is different in different surfaces
Glass: 5 days
Wood: 4 days
Plastic and steel: 3 days
Card board: 1 day
Copper: 4 hours
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Hi I have posted the link in the above answer
The time of survival is different in different surfaces
Glass: 5 days
Wood: 4 days
Plastic and steel: 3 days
Card board: 1 day
Copper: 4 hours
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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