how long do viruses live
Cold viruses have been shown to survive on indoor surfaces for approximately seven days. Flu viruses, however, are active for only 24 hours. All viruses have the potential to live on hard surfaces, such as metal and plastic, longer than on fabrics and other soft surfaces. In fact, infectious flu viruses can survive on tissues for only 15 minutes.
How long can stomach flu viruses live in my house (norovirus and others)? Answer: The stomach flu viruses can live on surfaces for about 2 weeks. Once everyone in your house is done being sick, it is reasonable to assume that you will have stray viruses lingering on household surfaces for another 2 weeks. Norovirus has been shown to live on kitchen counter tops for at least 7 days1.
Which virus? The avian flu virus has a 4-5 day lifespan in the air and can travel 2-3km but is higly susceptible to disinfectants containing detergents.But which virus are you talking about?