According to a study conducted by the Chinese Government, what we used to believe as a ‘safe distance’ and that the coronavirus does not survive long in the air has been proven less than concrete.
Previously health authorities advise people to stay at least 1-2 meters apart but recent studies have revealed that a bus passenger was infected despite sitting 4.5 meters apart.
The length of time it lasts on the surface depends on factors such as temperature and the type of surface, for example at around 37 degrees
it can survive for two to three days on glass, fabric, metal, plastic or paper.
The scientist also advised wearing face mask the way throughout a bus ride or train ride, as the studies revealed the passengers who wore a facemask were not infected.