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How the Use of Plastic Cutlery and Plates can Cause Coronavirus?

· ECOWARE

In recent weeks, we have known a lot about coronavirus and the precautions that can take to prevent it. Some of the things you are advised by the health authorities during this 21 day quarantine period are to stay at home, maintain social distance, wash hands regularly and keep the face mask on, but some information is let unheard by the citizens.

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Research suggests, says even people who do not yet show symptoms of the disease can spread the infection to others. The study suggests that people can acquire coronavirus through the air and after touching contaminated objects. The researchers tried to mimic the virus being deposited from an infected person onto everyday surfaces in a household setting. Through the research, it is clear that the novel coronavirus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can stay for up to two to three days on plastic. The virus also remains stable for about four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard. They said the virus on clothing and other surfaces harder to disinfect, it is not yet clear how long the virus can survive. The absorbent natural fibers in cardboard, however, may cause the virus to dry up more quickly than on plastic and metal.

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It is during these 21 days of quarantine period that you have to be more aware of the things you use at home. Some of the plastic tableware and utensils in your house must store away from the kitchen as they are to hosting the virus. Keep away from plastic products are opt for eco-friendly biodegradable products from Ecoware.

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Ecoware has a wide range of biodegradable disposable tableware, eco-friendly paper plates, eco-friendly disposable bowls, eco-friendly disposable cutlery and many other kitchen products. You can buy these products from www.ecoware.in.