Use of personal touch devices during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland 2020

The fear of getting infected with COVID-19 has changed the way touch devices are used in Poland. The research has shown that smartphone surfaces are covered with bacteria and viruses, including those that can cause serious infections. Poles mainly restrict the use of smartphones outside the home and disinfect devices and hands. However, safety precautions for personal devices are less frequently used than for public devices.
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