From RT.com….
Obsessively disinfecting all surfaces may not be necessary to deal with the coronavirus, US health authorities are now saying, citing data that suggests that the odds of catching Covid-19 from surfaces are low.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the latest science brief on Monday, pointing out that “the relative risk of fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is considered low compared with direct contact, droplet transmission, or airborne transmission.”
#COVID19 spreads mostly through close contact between people, but it is possible to be infected by touching surfaces covered w/ germs. Protect yourself & others: wear a mask, wash your hands, & clean high touch surfaces w/ soap & water or detergent. More: https://t.co/XPZRd7Pmiz. pic.twitter.com/1EhCaYVRAG
— CDC (@CDCgov) April 5, 2021
“Fomite” is medical terminology for surfaces or objects such as clothing or utensils that could pass on contagious particles. With so little known about the spread of the virus that causes Covid-19, stores and households have been obsessively disinfecting surfaces for months, and many people have even worn gloves, just to be sure.
