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image captionDroplets of the virus were tested on fabrics commonly worn by health workers
Scientists have found viruses similar to the strain that causes Covid-19 can survive on commonly-worn fabrics for up to three days.
The study by De Montfort University in Leicester tested a model coronavirus on polyester, polycotton and 100% cotton.
The results suggested polyester posed the highest risk.
Microbiologist Dr Katie Laird, who led the study, said the materials, commonly used in healthcare uniforms, posed a transmission risk.
The study saw droplets of the virus added to the fabrics.
The scientists then monitored the stability of the virus on each material for 72 hours.
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While many people in the United Kingdom welcomed the Year of the Ox at home due to the British government s COVID-19 restrictions, online activities helped them feel part of the festivities.
Shows and concerts related to the holiday, which began on Friday and runs until Feb 26, can be viewed online.
Other activities posted online included cooking classes and cultural, calligraphy and martial arts workshops along with lessons on lantern making.
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WhatsApp s new policy about sharing data with Facebook has concerned many of its users.
Experts told Insider that although the app won t share message content, it will share who, where, and when you talk to people.
All of them recommended that users switch to Signal, a smaller encrypted messaging app, as it s highly trusted.
After a change to its terms of service sparked privacy concerns among users, WhatsApp on Monday clarified that its new policy doesn t affect the privacy of people s messages with friends or family.