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The next time you visit your Coatesville dentist, you may notice that their practice looks a bit different than it did before the pandemic! Alongside the new hospital-grade hand sanitizing stations and HEPA air filtration systems, you may be surprised to find that all the magazines, toys, and other activities have been removed. Read on to find out how taking these items out of the reception area helps your Coatesville dentist keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding How COVID-19 Spreads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 is transmitted through infected respiratory droplets. These particles are dispersed when a person sick with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks. The illness is then transmitted when these infected droplets come in contact with another person\u2019s eyes, nose, or mouth. So how does removing items like magazines keep you safe from a respiratory illness?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If these particles aren\u2019t inhaled, they fall from the air and settle on the surrounding surfaces. However, studies are discovering that particles containing COVID-19 can survive on a wide variety of materials for a long time, long after the contagious person has left the area. Handling a contaminated object will transfer the dangerous particles onto your hands. While this action in itself won\u2019t get you sick, it\u2019s estimated that the average person touches their face 16-23 times an hour, many times without even realizing it. This can quickly and easily introduce COVID-19 particles into your nose, eyes, or mouth and get you sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 Can Linger on Magazines & Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recent studies show that the coronavirus can survive on different surfaces for different periods of time. Depending on the material, it can remain a potential threat for minutes, hours, or even days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n