How long can the flu virus survive on surfaces?
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The flu virus can survive on hard, non-porous surfaces like plastic and stainless steel for up to 24 to 48 hours. On softer surfaces such as tissue, cloth, and paper, it typically survives for less than 8 to 12 hours, with its ability to cause infection dropping significantly after the first few hours.