根據《新英格蘭醫學雜誌》研究報導新冠肺炎病毒在塑膠和鋼鐵材質上最長可存活高達72小時。 (SARS-CoV-2 was more stable on plastic and stainless steel than on copper and cardboard, and viable virus was detected up to 72 hours after application to these surfaces.)( The NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL of MEDICIN)