The survival time of the new coronavirus on the surface of an object will be different depending on the object, ranging from a few hours to a few days, depending on the material of the surface of the object. 1. Copper: The survival time of the novel coronavirus on copper surfaces is about 4 hours. Copper has natural anti-microbial properties and can react with water in the air to destroy the structure of the microorganisms, rendering them lifeless. 2. Cardboard: The survival time of the novel coronavirus on cardboard is about one day. The paper fibers of cardboard can absorb moisture in the air, making the environment in which the virus lives dry and unsuitable for the virus to survive, so the virus does not survive for a long time. 3. Plastic: The survival time of the new coronavirus on plastic surfaces is about 3 days. Although plastic looks soft, its internal structure is hard, and there is no gap between the structures, so the virus can easily absorb water, which is conducive to the survival of the virus. The new coronavirus is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets and contact, but it can also be transmitted by indirect contact when it stays on the surface of objects, so it is important to take good protective measures in daily life.