I learned during this period from health experts that the COVID-19 virus can survive on various surfaces for days.
So it is recommended to disinfect them frequently, in order to be as protected as possible.
Kenneth Mak, doctor: “You have to be careful about the things you usually touch. One object we often touch is the mobile phone. You need to make sure that you clean the surfaces of your phone. We often feel that we do this often, but it is very important that you do this in order to protect yourself. "
A CNN correspondent shows us her daily way to the newsroom. He takes the bus first and, while holding on to the bars, checks his cell phone messages. Before entering the television station, he presses a few more buttons and touches various handles and objects until he sits down at his desk.
In the end, he drew the line: he touched a total of 11 surfaces that others had touched, and he used his mobile phone four times before starting work. These items are full of bacteria, which get into our pockets or bags.
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Mark Fielder, PhD: “There are quite a few microorganisms on phones, because you keep them close to your skin, use them all the time, talk to them, and during the conversation, water droplets are released just like in regular speech (face to face). ). So it is possible that a number of germs, including Covid-19, if you are infected with this virus, can reach your phone. So keeping your phone clean at all times is not a bad thing at all. "
But how exactly can we clean the phone without damaging it?
Hadas Gold, CNN correspondent: “Apple recently updated its user guide, saying that you can wipe your phone with wipes or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Other phone manufacturers recommend a mixture of soap and water (just like washing your hands) and a soft microfiber cloth. What they recommend is to take one of these wipes, wipe the hard surfaces of your phone, while trying to avoid any open ports, such as the charging port or the jack headphone jack, or if you want to be a little more advanced with technology, you can try one of these ultraviolet sterilizers. All you have to do is put your phone inside for about 10 minutes and let the germs absorb it, but it's still unclear how effective these coronavirus devices are. "
In addition, you can use various applications, which alert you every time you use your phone to reduce the risk of contamination.
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