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    Coronavirus FAQs: Does It Live On Clothes? Can My Dog Infect Me? Any Advice On Wipes?

    Among the questions this week: Can you get COVID-19 more than once? What's the maximum surface area that can be treated with one disinfecting wipe?
    by Laurel Wamsley Mar 27, 2020 5 minutes

    This is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We'd like to hear what you're curious about. Email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."

    The new coronavirus continues its spread in nearly every nation, bringing illness or death to many thousands of people. In the United States, the number of cases is growing rapidly. Here we ask experts questions from readers and listeners about COVID-19, and how to prevent the spread of the virus.

    I know the virus can live on hard surfaces. What about clothing?

    It probably can — but you shouldn't be overly worried. Here's why.

    So far, there aren't scientific findings on how long the virus can live on fabric. But fabrics are generally porous — as is cardboard, which been tested. And a recent study that the virus can live on

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