Coronavirus: list of a few dirtiest items we sometimes come into close contact with virus

The coronavirus epidemic has devastated our lives, with a global death toll over 4,000. Governments around the world are issuing security advisories and recommending that their people avoid large public gatherings.

People are taking precautionary measures, such as soap and water washing their hands, disinfecting rough surfaces and avoiding all physical contact, to protect themselves from Covid-19- this new coronavirus. It is incredibly important to follow these steps, but it is also crucial to learn about the surfaces which are the worst when it comes to the spread of this virus.

Although avoiding public gatherings has been advised, we often come into contact with dirty surfaces. It's always the hard surfaces where cough droplets and sneeze fall, where the virus can last for over 24 hours. A novel coronavirus can remain on a hard surface for as long as nine days according to some studies.

Here's a list of a few dirtiest things with which we often come in contact. Do not touch those things. If you can't avoid rubbing them, make sure that your hands are sanitised. So bear in mind: the virus can not get into your body until you touch your face. So avoid touching your face until you absolutely have to.

MOBILE PHONES

The phones often reach numerous surfaces during the day and there is a strong probability that any of them can become contaminated. It is safe to sanitise your phone and its surface at regular intervals at all times. Often, don't forget to get your laptops, tablets and Kindles sanitised. Essentially, whichever gadget you bring.

PUBLIC WASHROOM FAUCETS

Public washrooms are a refuge to many pathogens in every way; think of UTI and other infections. Yet one thing is a faucet which is rarely cleaned. Therefore it is safe to stop touching the faucets after washing your hands. Otherwise, to cover it using a tissue paper and then remove the paper.

METAL SURFACES

Coronavirus is known to be able to live in hard surfaces for more than 24 hours. However, according to a report by The Journal of Hospital Infection, certain coronaviruses such as those that cause SARS and MERS will live on metal, glass, and plastic for up to nine days. And it may be easier to avoid touching all surfaces of metal.

BAR COUNTERS

Also one of the most touching things is the bar counter inside a hotel room. How many times have you opened a mini bar, checked the price print and held it instead of using it? Many times we presume. Imagine how many guests do that at a hotel today.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND REMOTE CONTROLS IN HOTEL'S

Electronic devices are the items that are most handled within a hotel. It is also converted into endless hand numbers. But unlike most other objects in your hotel room, you never clean or disinfect the remote control. And when you next fly and plan to stay in a hotel, clean the remote controls before you use them.

CAB SEATS AND HANDLES

We come in contact with a cab handle or a seat during our day. These are among the most polluted items, considering the number of people riding in the same cab. So, the next time, wash your hands and the seat before and after your ride.

As there's no hope of recovery yet with Covid-19 stay safe with caution.