Omicron survives longer on skin; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests

Test tube labelled "Covid-19 Omicron variant test positive" is seen in this illustration picture taken January 15, 2022.

The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

Omicron survives longer on plastic and skin

The Omicron variant can survive longer than earlier versions of the coronavirus on plastic surfaces and human skin, Japanese researchers found in laboratory tests.