Risk of infection: what are the surfaces of the Coronavirus, lurks?

The main route of transmission of the Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 is the so-called droplet infection. So experts call it, if Infected, for example, by Breathing, Sneezing or cough droplets in the air that other people breathe.

A smear infection via contaminated surfaces is possible in theory, plays in practice, but hardly a role. However, many people with the door and holding Cutlery and cash handles, carefully. The is entitled?

Infection on surfaces, is possible

The Federal Institute for risk assessment (BfR) says in a recent evaluation: Theoretically it would be possible to transfer corona virus in this way.

How long the Virus remains on surfaces active, is still unclear. A first-time, untested study speaks of a few hours on a Material, such as copper, and up to 24 hours on cardboard.

On stainless steel and plastic, the Virus may also remain two to three days infectious.

This means that If an infected Person coughs, for example, on the handle of your shopping cart, the next user then this – and then the face touch, he could be infected also.

So far, no case of Transmission in this way is, according to the BfR, however, is known.

Protection against other viruses

Caution and Hygiene damage, but never – even if it does not protect, perhaps, directly in front of the Coronavirus. Other pathogens such as Noro or the flu virus, where the infection occurs significantly more frequently are also more on-the-go.

Increased caution in times of Corona pandemic has the side effect that it also protects against other viruses.

Specifically, this means: consistent, long wash hands with water and soap. Just on-the-go, when shopping around, you should not be possible, even in the face.

The most important distance is to keep

In General, careful Hygiene is wrong when dealing with food never. The use of disinfectants is not for healthy consumers, according to the BfR, but necessary. Who is infected, or with Infected in the household, you should ask the doctor for other precautions.

Important: Hygiene and caution are not a replacement for it to keep as much distance from the other. This is the best protection against droplet infection – and thus also in front of the Coronavirus.

Important note: The information in this article contains only General information. For the diagnosis of a health problem we recommend visiting by trained and recognised Physicians.

Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa)

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