Studies have shown the Coronavirus surviving outside the human body for up to 4 days. According to the Washington Post, "one study showed the virus (Coronavirus) survived at least 24 hours on a plastic surface at room temperature, which suggests it might be possible to become infected from touching a tabletop, doorknob or other object. Another found the microbe remained viable for as long as four days in human waste, a crucial finding that could clarify how the virus can spread through apartment buildings, hospitals and other facilities."
Guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends cleaning of SARS patient environments with an "EPA-registered hospital disinfectant". Sporicidin, which is EPA registered and FDA/OSHA compliant, has been used in hospitals, clinics and laboratories for over 25 years to disinfect surgical instruments, equipment and environmental surfaces. Sporicidin, developed by Sporicidin International of Rockville, MD, provides 100% kill of all pathogenic vegetative organisms and is categorized by EPA as a very low toxicity disinfectant.
The World Health Organization has reported 7956 probable cases of SARS in 31 countries worldwide, including 67 cases in the United States.
About the company:
Sporicidin International was founded in 1977 by Dr. Robert Schattner to develop and manufacture infection control products. Schattner previously developed Chloraseptic Mouthwash, which was subsequently acquired and marketed by Procter and Gamble.