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A recent study involving UCLA researchers found that the novel coronavirus remains infectious on certain surfaces for several hours to days, depending on the material. For example, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus that causes the disease, can last for 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel but only four hours on copper. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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Campus Queries: For how long does the novel coronavirus remain infectious on different surfaces? - Daily Bruin

Campus Queries: For how long does the novel coronavirus remain infectious on different surfaces?

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Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer. Q: How long does the novel coronavirus last on some surfaces?

https://dailybruin.com/2020/04/28/campus-queries-for-how-long-does-the-novel-coronavirus-remain-infectious-on-different-surfaces/

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Campus Queries: For how long does the novel coronavirus remain infectious on different surfaces?

By April Peng

April 28, 2020 9:04 p.m.