Is it possible for viruses to die?
September 20, 20242 Mins Read
Viruses are called microorganisms. These small objects often leave us with news. As our common cold-cough-fever is caused by virus infection, this virus is also responsible for epidemics like corona. So the question is natural, does the virus die? How long does a virus live?

Corona virus

The answer is also interesting. Viruses cannot actually die, because they are not exactly alive. To put it a little more clearly, the virus contains DNA, RNA or related biological molecules; But they themselves cannot live independently. That is why viruses are called parasites. They attack another animal's cell, then steal its genetic information!

Then the question should be changed a little. How long is the virus viable and can it cause infection? Some viruses—such as the influenza virus, HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)—can survive outside the host for only a few hours. If the coronavirus sticks to the paper, it takes two days; Can remain viable (capable of causing infection) for up to a day on wood or cloth surfaces. However, it is different when stored in a controlled environment in a laboratory. Scientists often do this work for various researches.

Some other viruses—such as the deadly smallpox or smallpox viruses—remain viable for many years. These viruses are more dangerous. As historians say, British doctors brought the smallpox virus to Australia in 1787. About two years later, in 1989, a smallpox epidemic broke out in Sydney, Australia. About 50 percent of Australia's Aboriginal people died during this time.

Currently, therefore, scientists keep a close eye on the virus. Recently, the empox virus started to spread in several African countries. At this time, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a state of emergency. Efforts are made to take swift action