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Oct 14, 2020 - hygiene

Coronavirus survives on common surfaces up to 28 days

In a new study, researchers have found that the SARS-CoV-2 is very stable on smooth surfaces. Even after 28 days (at 20°C), infectious virus could still be detected on surfaces such as the glass of cell phone screens and plastic banknotes.

Although transmission or infection with SARS-CoV-2 occurs via the air (aerosols) and especially via droplets, further spread of the virus via contaminated surfaces is possible. However, it is unclear to what extent smear infections are also caused in this way.

In the document "Can the novel coronavirus be transmitted via food and objects?" published by the BfR on 10.09.20, it is stated that infections via surfaces of objects and via food are not known. However, a residual risk via these transmission routes cannot be excluded.

The BAV Institute and other Tentamus laboratories therefore offer surface tests for SARS-CoV-2. There have already been some positive results on various objects as well as on used mouth-nose masks. Afterwards, meaningful preventive measures could be taken immediately. This, in turn, helped prevent the further spread of the virus as far as possible.

In our laboratory, we can carry out tests for the coronavirus! We provide you with suitable swabs with which you can take samples. It is also possible to order these sampling kits via our online store. These samples will be analysed for SARS-CoV-2 within a very short time.

Do you have questions or would you like to learn more? We will gladly advise you. Simply contact your customer advisor.

Sources:  Dlf-Nachrichten (12.10.20) and Pharmazeutische Zeitung (12.10.20)