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Could you really catch Covid-19 from laundry? The science of surface transmission – Stuff.co.nz
There is evidence Covid-19 can live on surfaces, but little evidence of transmission this way. What do we know about fomite transmission?
News of three new community Covid-19 cases has again raised questions about the role fomite transmission (surfaces) could play in the spread of the virus.
One of the recent Auckland community cases works at LSG Sky Chefs, an airline laundry and catering facility.
At the press conference announcing the cases last Sunday, director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said: Her main role is in the laundry area, but also, she is involved in some of the packing and preparation of meals.
However,…
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