Coronavirus can stay on your shoes for 5 days or more, according to experts

Speaking of COVID-19’s spread from contaminated surfaces to humans, the virus can come to your home via many non-human surfaces such as doorknobs, boxes and shopping bags among others. One should know that the survival of the viruses on surfaces depends on several factors. However, if anyone comes in contact with things while the viruses are active, they may gain entry into our bodies and cause infection.

Coronavirus can survive on shoes for 5 days or more

So how to deal with the problem?

As per public health specialist Carol Winner, one of the smart ways to deal with the issue is by taking shoes off before entering the home. Schmidt added that parents should be mindful of how their kids are handling their shoes. Make sure to hide them to ensure they don’t touch the shoes. Teach them how they should not touch their shoes as they are dirty like toilets.
Also, one can have a dedicated pair of shoes when you go outside and then change to a clean pair of shoes before entering the house. Healthcare workers should be mindful and keep work shoes in bags before getting in the car and going home. Also, keep your shoes clean by wiping it with an alcohol-based wipe. If you have washable shoes, then wash them in washing machine by using hot soap and water.