<s>[INST] How long does the virus survive on surfaces? [/INST] The most important thing to know about coronavirus on surfaces is that they can easily be cleaned with common household disinfectants that will kill the virus. Studies have shown that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, less than 4 hours on copper and less than 24 hours on cardboard. As, always clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose. Source: NDTV. Link: https://www.ndtv.com/coronavirus/faq. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: COVID </s>