Coronavirus could be spread by cash: WHO warns deadly bug can survive on paper money for days – as worldwide cases rise to 106,000 and deaths toll hits 3,600…(Cashless Society In 3…2…1…)
World Health Organization has advised public against using paper money
Claimed that Covid-19 is just as likely to remain on cash ‘as on any other surface’
Comes as the global total of infections surpasses 100,000, with the death toll having reached at least 3,600 people
Several major sporting events and gatherings including Six Nations, SXSW and England friendly have been postponed or cancelled
Italy announced a lockdown of several northern regions to limit the spread while Iran Air have cancelled flights to Europe
By WILLIAM COLE
DAILYMAIL.COM
8 March 2020
People should stop using banknotes and make contactless payments instead to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the World Health Organization has warned as the spread of the virus continues to escalate.
The international body had advised customers to wash their hands after handling cash because Covid-19 can remain on notes ‘just like any other surface’ for several days. But the health group has now advised against people using them in favour of digital transactions.
The latest health advice comes as the global figure for cases of the virus has surpassed 100,000, reaching across every continent except Antarctica.
Several major sporting events and gatherings have been postponed or cancelled as health officials race to avoid situations where major outbreaks of the virus could occur.
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