WHO Warns Coronavirus May Survive On Bank Notes For DAYS, Advises Using Contactless Payments Instead

Remember a while back, it was said that the Covid-19 coronavirus could remain dormant and survive on inanimate surfaces for up to 9 days? Well, while most of us have been worried about common surfaces like hand-rails, elevator buttons and public transport hand-grips, we neglect to remember one thing that we use most often, which may also carry the coronavirus according to Yahoo News.

In a recent report from the World Health Organization, people across the world are now advised to use contactless payment systems such as Grab Pay instead of using traditional bank notes, in order to prevent the further spreading of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Why? Apparently, the Covid-19 coronavirus may survive on bank notes for up to several days, hence increasing the chances of infection for those who come into direct contact with bank notes.

But if you do have to handle paper bank notes, you are advised to constantly maintain good hygiene habits and to always wash your hands after handling physical bank notes. It should be noted that most common sanitisers and Ultraviolet light scanners can eradicate the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Well, looks like if you need any further reason to sign up for Grab Pay or any other contactless payment system, this is the one you need! 

Also read: Coronavirus Can Survive On Surfaces For Up To 9 DAYS Instead of Just 5 According To New Findings