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You may have noticed a few changes as you\u2019ve started returning back to certain offices and businesses. The stack of magazines and the toys for kids have been packed away. These items used to help prevent boredom while you waited for your appointments, but now what? Even though it isn\u2019t customary to see empty tables, your dentist in Portland<\/a> can tell you about the reasons these items have been taken away and how it may prevent you from getting sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are There No Longer Magazines and Toys in Waiting Rooms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is usually spread from person to person. This means that when an infected person coughs or sneezes, they can easily transmit virus-containing droplets into the air, which can then be breathed in by another person. However, this is not the only way that the virus can spread. It is also possible to catch it by touching a contaminated surface or object and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to prevent spreading COVID-19 through objects and surfaces, your dentist may have decided to remove objects, like magazines and toys, that are frequently touched. This limits ways that you can contract or spread the virus while in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does COVID-19 Live on Surfaces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the type of surface, the coronavirus can survive for a while after it makes contact. Here is how long the virus can live on certain surfaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n