/oss/taxonomy/term/5356/all en /oss/article/covid-19-health/what-wont-protect-you-covid-19 <hr /> <p>This article was first published in <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-what-wont-protect-you-from-covid-19">The Montreal Gazette.</a></p> <hr /> <p>In the early days of the pandemic, one of the big worries was the possibility that COVID-19 could survive and be spread by inanimate objects. This idea of fomite transmission led many to disinfect their groceries, put their mail in quarantine for three days before opening it, and worry excessively about touching any physical surface.</p> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:47:54 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 8705 at /oss