Submitted by Hardscrabble Farmer
Ah, yes, of course. A human can be free and clear of it after a week, but those inanimate tens and twenties…
Coronavirus Survives On Banknotes For Up To 4 Weeks, Study Finds, As Cash Usage Plunges
We highlighted an intersting development on Saturday that appeared to go largely unnoticed by the general public, despite its potentiall profound implications for the global economy. The BoJ joined the Fed and the ECB in launching a pilot program to explore the use of a digital currency inspired by bitcoin and its many rivals.
Just one day later, Bloomberg revived concerns about paper money contributing to the spread of COVID-19 by publicizing the findings from a new study suggesting that SARS-CoV-2 can persist on banknotes and coins for weeks. The research appears to be credible: it was conducted by Australia’s top biosecurity laboratory, which published a report highlighting the risks of paper currency, touch screens and handles like doorknobs.
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