The CDC confirms it can spread via shoes. Via inputmag
Bad news, sneakerheads: your beloved kicks can carry the coronavirus. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control, which found COVID-19 on half the shoes it tested from healthcare workers. Samples were taken from the soles, and a 100 percent positive rate was found on the floor of a pharmacy where only medical staff were allowed.that the coronavirus can live on rubber, leather, and PVC-based soles for up to five days.
The study also found that the coronavirus can travel through the air as far as 13 feet. That's more than twice the 6 feet of distance the CDC has recommended people keep between each other. Overall, the virus was detected on floors, computer mice, trash cans, sickbed handrails, and in the air approximately 4 meters from patients.
It's important to note that this study involves those most exposed to the virus, and if you're not on the front lines your shoes are likely not as susceptible. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't take precautions. It's still possible for you to walk across an infected surface.Wearing outdoor shoes in your home should already be a no-no, but now's the time to crack down on the habit if you haven't already.
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