Why isn't copper used for surfaces in hospitals?

[berkeman]

It seems that others have the same idea as the OP: Future antiviral surfaces: Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: Ziqi Sun and Kostya Ostrikova

AM

I think I would use the word "partially" instead of "majorly" in this sentence, since I think the latest thinking is that airborne transmission is also a main mechanism, no?

The transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus is majorly through touching the contaminated surfaces and then the vulnerable mouth and eyes besides the direct contact with the infected person.

 

[TeethWhitener]

As far as I’m aware, the current received wisdom is that the main mode of transmission is prolonged (> 15 min) close (< 3m) contact. Surfaces and airborne transmission are less of a concern unless there is poor ventilation. The mantra I keep hearing is wear a mask, 6 feet (2 meters) distance, get outside.

 

[Rive]

I work in a casino ... chipping machine ... chips ... belt .

Sorry, but could you please link a picture of that machine or something? I'm not really familiar with this context and could not put together the pieces.

 

[boyband]

If you had a flying saucer shaped disc that came into contact with gaming chips would this be a viable product to kill microbes/bacteria the gaming chips would be in a tumbler with constant replacement on a roulette table?

 

[Vanadium 50]

This thread seems to have as its basis that copper has some magic germicidal properties, and the merest touch of copper will instantly sterilize an object. It doesn't work like that.

Yes, microbes don't do well on copper surfaces, and after hours they may even die.

 

[boyband]

This thread seems to have as its basis that copper has some magic germicidal properties, and the merest touch of copper will instantly sterilize an object. It doesn't work like that.

Yes, microbes don't do well on copper surfaces, and after hours they may even die.

 

[boyband]

thank you for your reply just trying to make a buck but I didn't have the necessary knowledge and know that I could find the answers on here so basically its a no-go