Coronavirus: WHO Gives Strong Warning On Handling Money

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is strongly advising people to be cautious of how they handle bank notes saying that the notes can carry the coronavirus for days.

The WHO is thus advising people as much as possible to use contactless forms of payment in their transactions.

A Bank of England spokesman told the Telegraph: “Like any other surface that large numbers of people come into contact with, notes can carry bacteria or viruses.

“However, the risk posed by handling a polymer note is no greater than touching any other common surface, such as handrails, doorknobs or credit cards.”

“We know that money changes hands frequently and can pick up all sorts of bacteria and viruses,” a spokesman told the Telegraph.

“We know that money changes hands frequently and can pick up all sorts of bacteria and viruses,” a spokesman told the Telegraph.

“We would advise people to wash their hands after handling banknotes, and avoid touching their face.

“When possible it would also be advisable to use contactless payments to reduce the risk of transmission.”

To check the effect of the coronavirus, some banks in Asia are fumigating bank notes.

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