swine flu-surfaces

[chaser]

Hi all!

Just wondering if any of you knew how long this virus can live on a surface (such as counter tops, phones, etc.). I am working with a friend who wants me to get something out to his staff, yet insists it is 48 hrs. I know this can't be true, or hope it is not true. I am searching now for sources and info, and just getting over this myself (the swine flu), my mind is not quite getting that second oar to the water.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Chaser

Edited October 16, 2009 by chaser

[Arctickat]

I don't know about Swine flu, but the H1N1 Flu Virus can live outside the body on hard surfaces, such as stainless steel and plastic, for up to 48 hours and on soft surfaces, such as cloth, paper, and tissues for less than 8-12 hours; however, it can only infect a person for up to 2-8 hours after being deposited on hard surfaces, and for up to a few minutes after being deposited on soft surfaces.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/faq_rg_h1n1-eng.php

[tniuqs]

Hi all!

Just wondering if any of you knew how long this virus can live on a surface (such as counter tops, phones, etc.). I am working with a friend who wants me to get something out to his staff, yet insists it is 48 hrs. I know this can't be true, or hope it is not true. I am searching now for sources and info, and just getting over this myself (the swine flu), my mind is not quite getting that second oar to the water.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Chaser

Advice:

Don't lick any surfaces ?

[spenac]

Whats scarier is how long some sexually transmitted diseases can live on the toilet seat.

[tniuqs]

Once again don't lick Toilet seats ether .... eeeww !