Area experts weigh chances of catching coronavirus from contaminated objects
(WorldNews Health)

34 minutes ago Fears about catching coronavirus from contaminated surfaces have driven some people to become compulsive about cleaning countertops and wiping down their groceries. As the pandemic took hold, some poison centers even reported increased calls about excessive exposure to cleaning agents. In recent weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appeared to adjust its stance on surface transmission of the coronavirus. New language on its website was interpreted as deemphasizing concerns, creating some confusion about the risk of catching covid-19 from frequently touched objects. Pittsburgh-based infectious disease and critical care physician Dr. Amesh Adalja said that while...