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Re:Swiping left on magnetic stripes by Johnny555 on Tuesday August 17, 2021 @01:15AM (#28206446)
Coronavirus isn't the only virus to be concerned with, Norovirus is a well known one that can spread through surfaces, which is why it can be so rampant on cruise ships -- and it can live for weeks on surfaces.

https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/transmission.html

Re:Swiping left on magnetic stripes by coldtea on Tuesday August 17, 2021 @04:25AM (#28207474)
Yes, but microphobia is more annoying than most viruses, and keeping the immune system unprepared due to lack of exposure is potentially fatal, so perhaps they don't want to encourage those...