COVID-19 seems to spread by inhalation of sneezing or coughing droplets containing the virus; also you can catch the virus by touching a surface or an object contaminated with the COVID-19 and then touching your face with the same contaminated hand. So we will highlight the duration which the virus can live in the external environment (surfaces & objects).

• Plastic objects such as bottles: the virus can survive up to 3 days.
• Woody objects such as doors, windows and furniture: the virus can survive up to 4 days.
• Metallic objects such as door handles and jewelry: the virus can survive up to 5 days.
• Stainless steel objects such as pans, sinks and elevator buttons: the virus can survive up to 3 days.
• Cardboard objects such as shipping boxes: the virus can survive up to 24 hours.
• Copper objects such as cookware: the virus can survive up to 4 hours.
• Aluminum objects such as tinfoil and soda cans: the virus can survive up to 8 hours.
• Glass such as smart phone screen, cups, mirror and windows: the virus can survive up to 5 days.
• Paper: the virus can survive up to 5 days.
• Ceramics such as mugs and dishes: the virus can survive up to 5 days.

So, to avoid COVID-19 you should disinfect your hands frequently as well as regular sterilization your home, especially commonly touched surfaces and objects.