CDC doctor explains how long the coronavirus can remain on surfaces and in the air

Hi, I'm Dr John Brooks with the CDC. You've probably read some recent reports about how Long Cove in 19 can last in the air or on surfaces. A recent study by N. I. H and CDC suggested that Cove it can persist in the air and on surfaces for hours up to even days now. This was a study performed in a laboratory setting, but we don't yet know how. That translates to the real world, where things are often very different. These studies are important. We're going to continue doing them. And as we learn more information about what this means to you in your home, we'll keep you informed. Let me remind you, though, how covert 19 is transmitter Covert 19 is transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets. That means particles that come out into the air and then settle relatively quickly. This is different than diseases like measles tuberculosis that when they get into the air, they can float there for a very long time. What can you do to protect yourself against Cove in 19 in your home using disinfectants? Sure, Cove in 19 comes out. It may fall into a surface, and it could be there for a couple of hours, but the minute used disinfectant, it's killed. Let's work together, keep ourselves healthy, our family's healthy and our communities healthy. If you want more information about covert 19 go to www dot CDC dot gov. Backslash Cove in 19.

The chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is explaining recent research about how long the coronavirus can stay on surfaces and in the air.The coronavirus can survive up to three hours in droplets, called aerosols, as well as up to three days on surfaces like plastic or metal, according to recent research.Dr. John Brooks, the chief medical officer, said COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, meaning particles that come out into the air and settle relatively quickly. But he drew a distinction of COVID-19 compared to other diseases. In contrast, he said measles and tuberculosis can float there for a very long time.To protect yourself, use disinfectants, Brooks said. He said the minute you disinfect, the threat is eliminated.CNN contributed to this report.

The chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is explaining recent research about how long the coronavirus can stay on surfaces and in the air.

The coronavirus can survive up to three hours in droplets, called aerosols, as well as up to three days on surfaces like plastic or metal, according to recent research.

Dr. John Brooks, the chief medical officer, said COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, meaning particles that come out into the air and settle relatively quickly.

But he drew a distinction of COVID-19 compared to other diseases. In contrast, he said measles and tuberculosis can float there for a very long time.

To protect yourself, use disinfectants, Brooks said. He said the minute you disinfect, the threat is eliminated.

CNN contributed to this report.

CDC doctor explains how long the coronavirus can remain on surfaces and in the air

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