I wanted to highlight this link again.
https://covidpapers.github.io/posts/stability-of-sars-cov-2-in-different-environmental-conditions/As more research comes in on the survival characteristics of this thing, subtle but important changes in how long, under what conditions, and on what types of surfaces this thing survives on are being published.
Among important recent updates/changes to keep in mind is that:
“SARS-CoV-2 can be stable on the inner and outer layer of masks up to 7 days”
It was also found to be stable on stainless steel and plastic for up to 4 days.
In other words, keeping your groceries for 3 days in the garage may not be enough time all cases.
Even more important, however, is to keep in mind the temperature:
At 39.2 F (4C), about the temperature of the inside of refrigerator, this thing does not appear to die off.
At 71.6F (22C), (a nice summer day), it can take up to 7 days for the virus to “die”
At 98.6F (37C), (a hot summer day), it can take up to a day for the virus to “die”What I take from this is that when we bring home a gallon of milk, that unless we bath the container in bleach for 6 minutes, we shouldn’t consider it sterile.
(BTW: this is from and for Clorox products. Adjust as needed for the brand you have access to.)
https://www.clorox.com/how-to/disinfecting-sanitizing/cold-flu-other-diseases/how-to-make-your-own-disinfecting-solution/(On the general topic of food:
https://www.consumerreports.org/food-storage/how-to-extend-food-expiration-dates/ )
The only item that has me puzzled is the data on the effectiveness of hand soap. I’ll try to talk to someone who might be able shed some light on that data set and post an update if/when I can.
Stay Safe!
