16
Mar
2020
2020
Coronavirus - Keeping Your Smartphone Clean
by Dr. Marlene Kasman
We are all trying to take special precautions in light of the present pandemic. How many of you have given any thought to your mobile devices? Our phones are covered with bacteria and other germs. A study by the Journal of Hospital Infection found that strains of Coronavirus have the potential to remain on metal, glass and plastic surfaces for 2 hours to 9 days. According to the World Health Organization, the virus is unable to survive for long periods of time on packages or letters.
Because our smartphones are potentially contaminated, I thought this article would be of interest to everyone.