Preliminary information suggests coronavirus may persist on surfaces from a few hours to several days depending on conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment). A recent study found that the COVID-19 coronavirus can survive up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard, and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. This highlights the importance of following the CDC’s recommendations for cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects with disinfectant wipes multiple times every day (e.g. counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables).