Covid-19 virus survives on surfaces within thin films: IIT Bombay study

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The Covid-19 virus survives on surfaces by clinging to thin liquid films, according to a study by researchers at IIT-Bombay which provides insights into how the novel coronavirus sustains for hours or days on solid surfaces under ambient conditions

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