Dr. House

Dr. House
Dr. House

Monday, October 27, 2014

Ebola can survive on surfaces for almost TWO MONTHS: Tests reveal certain strains survive for weeks when stored at low temperatures Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2809803/Ebola-surfaces-TWO-months-Tests-reveal-certain-strains-survive-weeks-stored-low-temperatures.

Research claims certain strains of Ebola can remain on surfaces for 50 days It survived the longest on glass surfaces stored at 4° (39°F) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention claims Ebola typically lives on a ‘dry’ surface for hours - including doorknobs and tables But when stored in moist conditions such in mucus, this is extended Survival time depends on the surface, and the room temperature Virus can be killed using household bleach and people must come into direct contact with the sample to risk infection http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2809803/Ebola-surfaces-TWO-months-Tests-reveal-certain-strains-survive-weeks-stored-low-temperatures.html Perfect timing for our disinfection lecture on Fri.

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