Thank you!

Thank you for the quick, clear and concise response.

My follow-up is related in regard to indirect transmission. What about sweat? I was recently at a seminar for work and a co-worker was in my seat, got up and then I sat down in the same seat after and I felt sweat on my back/butt. I was wearing pants and a shirt. Now, I don't know this person's medical records or anything, but I know a lot of people worry about similar situations on public transportation/the gym/etc., so I figured I'd use my follow-up question on something I think a lot of people may like to see the answer to.  Is this a scenario where transmission would occur if the person were having symptoms? 

Thanks again!

Thanks for the information. 

My last follow up is with regard to towels. I've seen on here that while there are no cases of transmission via towels, you still recommend to not share towels. Why is that? If the virus doesn't survive outside of living skin cells, why would towels be a potential risk? Also, do you mean sharing bath towels IMMEDIATELY after a shower (meaning someone dries off then the next person immediately does) or do you mean like hand towels, kitchen towels, etc? For example, someone with a sore wipes their face with the hand towel after brushing, then I come in and use the same towel to dry my hands. Is this a risk? I know that I am being very OCD, but I guess I just don't understand the recommendation based on everything I know.

If the answer is no, could you explain why? From what I can gather, the virus would not be present enough for transmission and it also dies very quickly anyway. Is it safe to move forward knowing that inanimate objects are not a risk? The whole towel recommendation just throws me off.

Any clarity would be helpful. Thanks.