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Aerosolized coronavirus can remain in the air for up to three hours. A mask can help prevent that spread.
Can you get infected with COVID-19 after touching a surface with the virus on it?
Another way to catch the new coronavirus is when you touch surfaces that someone who has the virus has coughed or sneezed on. You may touch a countertop or doorknob that’s contaminated and then touch your nose, mouth, or eyes. The virus can live on surfaces like plastic and stainless steel for 2 to 3 days.
How does a person get infected with a virus?
Once a person is infected with a virus, their body becomes a reservoir of virus particles which can be released in bodily fluids – such as by coughing and sneezing – or by shedding skin or in some cases even touching surfaces.
What to do if you have a viral infection?
Your immune system may be able to fight it off. For most viral infections, treatments can only help with symptoms while you wait for your immune system to fight off the virus. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections. There are antiviral medicines to treat some viral infections. Vaccines can help prevent you from getting many viral diseases.
How can I get a virus on my computer?
Download files with known viruses. One of the most popular ways for viruses to be spread is through pirated media and software. Look for “cracks” or “serials” for popular programs that require a file to be run. These files often contain viruses that execute when your run the crack program.
What’s the best way to spread a virus?
P2P sharing programs are another popular way to spread viruses. Programs like Kazaa and Gnutella are some of the more popular options. Lots of websites, known as “warez” sites, will offer “free” downloads for virtually any program. These are almost always infected with viruses and adware, and the program itself rarely works.