Coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for many hours or more but are readily inactivated by cleaning and disinfection. It is good practice to routinely clean frequently touched surfaces with detergent solutions, and general surfaces when visibly soiled and immediately following any spillage.

Removal of germs such as the virus that causes COVID-19 requires thorough cleaning followed by disinfection.

Social contact environments can include, but are not limited to Transport vehicles, Shopping centres, Private businesses

For more information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert can be found at:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert