Sorry You Should Refrain From Licking Fingers

But can you actually get infected with COVID-19 after licking fingers? According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the answer is yes. Even though COVID-19 mainly spread through respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes, or talkings, those droplets can adhere to the surface and stay effective for up to 10 days. In other words, it is possible to get infected by touching your mouth or nose after touching the surface. In the case of the U.S., it is pretty likely due to the existing number of infected citizens.

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