2) Live, infectious virus was NOT found. The authors’ finding does not indicate SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted from these surfaces. @NEJM study shows infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive for only up to 72 hrs on plastic & steel & up to 24 hrs on cardboard. https://t.co/XXPpWB23SV.
1) A recent @CDCMMWR documented SARS-CoV-2 RNA was found on surfaces in cruise ship cabins up to 17 days after cabins were vacated on the Diamond Princess, before disinfection occurred. https://t.co/ggVhCYBw3U #COVID19
Stay home—social distancing flattens the curve. Don’t go to the ER unless you need emergency care (not because you want a #covid19 test).
My @washingtonpost op-ed on the actions we can all take now to avoid overwhelming our hospitals & save lives.
https://t.co/sJqnUq13TU