Does CoVid stay on surfaces?

[NYCQuestions1976]

Just spray the box with Lysol before you open it, like you would a piece of furniture. Then it'll be safe to open. Wash you hands after handling everything, just to be safe.

[Jjpayne]

Here is what I found

[dawsonnata]

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause respiratory illnesses in humans ranging from common colds to more severe conditions such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

The novel coronavirus involved in the current outbreak has been named SARS-CoV-2 by the World Health Organization

Similar to other respiratory illnesses, the symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath

You should keep distance to other people, wash hands, wear a facemask that prevents the spittle from entering the air, possibly carrying virus, but does of course not prevent the virus particles themselves, which are too tiny, as most high school students know

[RemoErdosain]

I'm pretty sure it can stay on any object, but it has a period of time that it stays there, and then it goes away. The period of time is longer on certain materials. I'm pretty sure eight days is safe. Just in case, try not to put your hands in your face after touching ANYTHING and before you wash them for 20 seconds with soap and water, and you'll be fine.

[belle_kai]

30 days, i would open the box, get rid of it carefully. Wash your hands and wipe down anywhere the box has been. Through the packaging out immediately. Keep paperwork incase you want to return it but you can always use another box

[John_Galt]

if your concerned about things like that... you should get a UV light and use it on your packages. UV lights kill covid-19

[slatyb]

Covid isn’t transmitted on surfaces. It’s all mouth to nose.

[ConfusedOfTheWorld]

Just wipe it, wash your hands and throw the packaging, there is no reasonable point to wait more

[Roman1111]

It can stay in surfaces for a week I think. Just wipe your packages when receiving them.

[douride2]

After 8 days you should be safe.