Ebola virus retains infectious viability on contaminated surfaces for multiple days
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
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Scientific evidence confirms that the Ebola virus can maintain infectious viability on certain contaminated nonporous surfaces for multiple days (up to 192 hours).
Evidence for · 2
Evaluating Environmental Persistence and Disinfection of the Ebola Virus Makona Variant
2015 · cited by 63
The study demonstrates that the Ebola virus Makona variant persists on steel and plastic surfaces for up to 192 hours (8 days), which is multiple days.
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Challenge of Liquid Stressed Protective Materials and Environmental Persistence of Ebola Virus
2017 · cited by 18
The research shows that Ebola-Makona virus can persist on personal protective equipment and materials for up to nearly 72 hours under specific temperature and humidity conditions.