WebMD has shared a new study on January 25, 2022 (https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220125/omicron-survives-longer-plastic-skin-than-other-covid-variants) that shows the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can live on SKIN for 21 hours and plastic for 193.5 hours.
According to WebMD prior to Omicron (https://www.webmd.com/lung/printables/graphic-coronavirus-live-surfaces), they published in 2020 that COVID-19 can live on surfaces for:
5-Days: Metals (door knobs), Jewelry, Silverware and Dishes
Up to 5-Days: Newspapers, Drinking Glasses and Windows
4-Days: Wood and Wood Furniture
2-3 Days: Plastics, Sinks, Water Bottles, Elevator Buttons
1-Day: Cardboard
WebMD has also reported that COVID-19 can also cling to HAIR.
Given that COVID-19 and omnicron can live longer on surfaces than originally thought, it is important to practice these sanitary measures and more:
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- 7 STEPS FOR PROPER MASSAGE THERAPY TABLE SANITATION DURING COVID-19: https://ceinstitute.com/blogs/news/7-steps-for-proper-massage-therapy-table-sanitation-during-covid-19
- HOW TO SANITIZE MASSAGE STONES: 7 STEPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK RELATED TO COVID-19: https://ceinstitute.com/blogs/news/written-by-selena-belisle-owner-founder-ce-institute-llc
- How to Screen for COVID-19 Symptoms for Massage Therapy, Bodywork and Spa Appointments: https://ceinstitute.com/blogs/news/screen-covid
To view all of our COVID-19 Safety Information to help while practicing massage therapy, bodywork or cosmetology service, please visit our COVID-19 awareness blog for more articles and tips at: https://ceinstitute.com/blogs/news/tagged/covid-19
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