Coronavirus RNA can last up to 17 days on surfaces

According to the latest report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RNA material from the coronavirus can last on some surfaces for longer than previous research has shown.

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RESTRICTIONS: Broadcast: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN Digital: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN According to the latest report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RNA material from the coronavirus can last on some surfaces for longer than previous research has shown.

Experts analyzed the interior of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was quarantined off Yokohama, Japan, and found RNA material from the coronavirus in the cabins of both symptomatic and asymptomatic passengers that had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 up to 17 days after they had left the cruise.

This evidence was found prior to disinfection of the rooms. The CDC specified in their report that although RNA of the virus was present, it does not mean live virus was still on the surfaces.

It is also unclear whether or not this RNA is infectious.

Commenting on the report, the MIT Technology Review says proper disinfection of surfaces kills traces of the coronavirus on all surfaces.

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Experts disinfect cabin VOICEOVER (in English): "According to the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RNA material from the coronavirus can last on some surfaces for longer than previous research has shown." "Experts analyzed the interior of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was quarantined off Yokohama, Japan, and found RNA material from the coronavirus in the cabins of both symptomatic and asymptomatic passengers that had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 up to 17 days after they had left the cruise." "This evidence was found prior to disinfection of the rooms." "The CDC specified in their report that although RNA of the virus was present, it does not mean live virus was still on the surfaces.

It is also unclear whether or not this RNA is infectious." "Commenting on the report, the MIT Technology Review says proper disinfection of surfaces kills traces of the coronavirus on all surfaces." SOURCES: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MIT Technology Review https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/pdfs/mm6912e3-H.pdf https://www.technologyreview.com/s/615402/coronavirus-might-last-on-surfaces-for-a-lot-longer-than-we-thought/ *** For story suggestions please contact tips@nextanimation.com.tw For technical and editorial support, please contact: Asia: +61 2 93 73 1841 Europe: +44 20 7542 7599 Americas and Latam: +1 800 738 8377