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Senior microbiologist William Calvey from the University of Southampton have described the way to stop the spread of a new type of coronavirus COVID-19. Reported by the Times.

So, the scientist has proposed the use of germicidal properties of copper.

He noted that the virus dies on the surface of copper after four hours, when other steel and plastic surfaces lasts up to 72 hours.

Microbiologist explained that the coronavirus membrane attack metal ions, which then penetrate the virus and destroy its DNA.

Calvey said that the railings, door knobs and handrails in public transport should be done using copper elements.

December 31, 2019, the Chinese government announced the outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan. The causative agent is a new type of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19.

March 11, the world health organization (who) declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic.