U.K. researchers have found that Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to three days!!! Say what?!
The scientists found that polyester enables the virus to survive at infectious levels for up to 72 hours, but it dies within 24 hours on 100 percent cotton, and only survives on a polycotton blend for six hours. I know what you're thinking...this means leggings only for the next year!
The findings are concerning, because if the virus sticks to the clothing of healthcare professionals, it could then be easily spread outside of the hospital. Researchers note the only way to fully remove the virus from 100 percent cotton clothing is to wash it with laundry detergent at 152.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
So...nudist colony anyone?