The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has learned covid-19 may behave differently than they previously thought.

In March, the CDC cautioned that the corona virus could live on non-porous surfaces and objects for up to 3 days. And that the virus could be spread by touching those surfaces and objects.

Now, the CDC says surfaces and objects do not readily transmit the virus. They believe believe touching a surface is not a usual way people get infected.

They also found the virus is not transmitted from people to animals or animals to people.

Chief Medical officer for WebMD, Dr. John White stated that the news from CDC was an important step in clarifying how the virus spreads.

It may help alleviate some fears and stress about catching the virus, but people still need to wash their hands and disinfect surfaces.

So, how does covid-19 spread?

The CDC data says it is primarily spread from person-to-person after being in close contact with an infected person and still recommends the 6-foot social distance.

Respiratory droplets from a sneeze or cough can land in the mouth or nose where it enters the bloodstream. That means you do not have to wipe down packages or food containers as they are unlikely to infect you.

For the time being, the best defense against the disease is still social distancing and wearing a face covering. New evidence shows that masks can block some if not all covid-19 viruses.