[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A study has found that COVID-19 can survive on banknotes and mobile phones for up to 28 days.


According to foreign media, on the 11th (local time), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia published this finding in the Virology Journal.



When COVID-19 was exposed to an environment at 20 degrees Celsius, it was observed to survive for 28 days on smooth surfaces such as banknotes and glass cups. The study also revealed that COVID-19 survives longer in colder weather.


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