Can mail carry corona

The short answer is: it's highly unlikely.

The COVID-19 virus, which causes the disease known as coronavirus, is primarily spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby, or be inhaled into the lungs.

Mail, on the other hand, is a physical object that is not capable of carrying living viruses. The virus is not transmitted through mail or packages, and there is no scientific evidence to suggest that it can survive for extended periods of time on surfaces or in objects.

That being said, there are a few scenarios where the virus could potentially be transmitted through mail or packages:

  1. Contaminated surfaces: If an infected person handles mail or packages and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes, they could potentially transfer the virus to the surface of the mail or package. However, this would require direct contact with the infected person's respiratory secretions.
  2. Infected mail handlers: If a mail handler is infected with COVID-19, they could potentially transmit the virus to others through direct contact or by touching their face and then handling mail or packages.
  3. Poor handling or storage: If mail or packages are not handled or stored properly, they could potentially become contaminated with the virus. For example, if a package is left in a warm, humid environment for an extended period, the virus could potentially survive for a longer period.

To minimize the risk of transmission through mail or packages, it's essential to follow proper hygiene practices, such as:

It's also important to note that the risk of transmission through mail or packages is extremely low, and the vast majority of cases are still spread through person-to-person contact.