MicrobiologybioRxiv
Examining the Persistence of Human Coronaviruses on Fresh Produce
M. Blondin-Brosseau, J. Harlow, T. Doctor, N. Nasheri
This study examines the persistence of HCoV-229E on fresh produce, finding that viral infectivity declines on apples and tomatoes within 24 hours but persists on cucumbers for 72 hours, while viral RNA remains stable.
DOI 10.1016/j.fm.2021.103780