WHO Warns About Bank Notes Spreading Coronavirus
By Elite Reporter
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned countries all over the globe about the possibility of banknotes spreading Coronavirus infections at a higher rate compared to other forms of infection like physical contact and breathing in contaminated air.
As a result, the WHO officials have advised people to use contactless technology and electronic money instead of cash as banknotes may be spreading coronavirus. The infectious COVID-19 virus could be carried on the surface of banknotes for several days, the WHO warned on Monday.
To stop the spread of the disease, people
should use contactless payments where possible and wash their hands after
handling cash, a WHO spokesman said. The Bank of England also recognised that
banknotes “can carry bacteria or vi...
