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Although the new coronavirus can survive in paper currency, experts say the risk of getting the virus from cash is low compared with person-to-person spread , which is the main way people get infected.
Still, many businesses worldwide have banned cash transactions and governments are taking extra precautions.
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When it is an option, use touch-free payment methods , such as purchasing goods over the phone or online, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
When it comes to banking, the CDC recommends several measures such as asking about options for telephone or virtual meetings ; using drive-thru banking services , ATMs , or mobile banking apps for routine transactions that do not require face-to-face assistance as much as possible.
Always wear a mask when doing any in-person exchanges and are unable to stay at least 6 feet apart from other people – and make sure that bank employees and other people inside the bank are also wearing cloth face coverings .
If you must use cas h or a debit card , the agency recommends using hand sanitizer immediately after paying.
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A study in March found the virus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours , but it did not test how long it survives on paper money . And using a plastic credit or debit card instead does not eliminate risk either.
The study found the virus can live on plastic for up to three days , though the work does not prove that anyone has been infected by touching contaminated surfaces.
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