samantha25
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Post by samantha25 on Mar 11, 2020 3:24:29 GMT
Have not seen this but can it survive on phone screens and computer touch screens? Wondering if older folks home facilities would pass out laptops to facetime loved ones are they taking precautions?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Mar 11, 2020 3:25:56 GMT
It likely survives on those as well as on any other non-porous surface. The "good" thing about screens, though, is that you can Lysol them.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 11, 2020 3:41:31 GMT
Yep. Up to 10 days they think.
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PLurker
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Post by PLurker on Mar 11, 2020 3:59:22 GMT
I was wondering that today at the hospital self-check in kiosk. As it was asking all the Covid-19 related questions screen after screen, I wondered how often these screens that patients are using constantly are cleaned. Easily someone before or after me could have answered "yes" to some of those new questions...
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Post by MichyM on Mar 11, 2020 4:43:30 GMT
The World Health Organization says studies have shown that COVID-19 may last for a few hours up to several days on surfaces. It depends on temperature, the kind of surface, and humidity.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 11, 2020 5:03:11 GMT
I thought about it when I had to sign in at the bank.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Mar 11, 2020 5:22:30 GMT
They say your phones are really dirty and yes they can harbor the virus. I have been wiping mine down daily. My case is kind of textured to so I’m sure it really holds stuff. I also have a screen protector. Not sure if the actual screen would be ok to use a wipe on it.
I would think any kind of screen could be a breeding ground for germs. Same with remotes. Just now thinking that credit card machines are probably really bad as well.
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katybee
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Post by katybee on Mar 11, 2020 5:44:58 GMT
I read a blurb from Apple yesterday saying that iPhones and iPads can be wiped down with Clorox wipes or isopropyl alcohol. Juat be careful not to get liquid in the holes...
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Post by M on Mar 11, 2020 10:31:05 GMT
Speaking of screens, this is related but not...I went to Walgreens to pick up a prescription the other day. I wanted to do drive through but the line was long so DH wanted to go in. I was dead set that I would not touch anything. I had planned to use ApplePay at the register. It had been so long since I picked up a prescription I didn't realize how many times I had to touch that nasty screen and key pad! Yes to this, no to that, yes..yes...yes...no....I think I answered fewer questions obtaining a mortgage! And, there were no wipes in sight to wipe it down. I was skeeved out.
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 11, 2020 11:00:01 GMT
The nursing homes should be VERY aware of this. At least I hope so.
As for out and about touching things, just keep your hands off your face and wash your hands frequently and you'll be fine. I ALWAYS have thoroughly washed my hands every time I come in the house from being out and about. It's a good habit to have.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Mar 11, 2020 11:47:47 GMT
It had been so long since I picked up a prescription I didn't realize how many times I had to touch that nasty screen and key pad! I had to pick up a prescription recently and thought the same thing! How many people picking up prescriptions before me were there with some communicable illness? Ugh. |
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schizo319
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Post by schizo319 on Mar 11, 2020 13:23:56 GMT
I've been trying to use my middle knuckle to do anything that has to do with a touch screen or keypad, I also immediately use hand sanitizer when I get back in the car and wash my hands thoroughly as soon as soap/water are available (my hands are a dry crusty mess).
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