Despite the low risk, the review and health authorities like the Mayo Clinic still recommend basic hygiene to mitigate any remaining threat: Surface Transmission of the Novel Coronavirus
: For a surface (fomite) to cause infection, a chain of events must occur: an infected person must cough directly onto a surface, a significant amount of live virus must survive there, and a second person must touch that exact spot and then immediately touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. Coronavirus on Surfaces: What’s the Real Risk?
The review highlights the disparity between laboratory "persistence" and real-world "infectiousness." Despite the low risk, the review and health
: Current data from the CDC suggests the risk of infection from touching a contaminated surface is extremely low, estimated at roughly 1 in 10,000 for each contact event. Practical Recommendations Despite the low risk