News Release
Recent
studies have found that coronaviruses can possibly last on surfaces,
such as metal, glass or plastic, for two hours and up to nine days.
Therefore, U.S. Cellular encourages people to take precautionary
measures and regularly clean your devices.<a></a>
U.S. Cellular recommends wiping devices
frequently with a soft, slightly damp lint-free cloth. The company
also encourages people not to share their phone with other people and
keep it out of restrooms. 

The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that people
clean all “high touch” surfaces, such as phones and tablets,
every day. <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172?mod=article_inline" target="_blank">Apple</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-note-8-how-to-clean-dirty-glass-screen/?CID=afl-ecomm-cjn-cha-092118-53037&amp;cjevent=43445d175fe811ea83c802450a1c0e0c" target="_blank">Samsung</a>
and&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7533987" target="_blank">Google</a>&nbsp;have
tips online on how to properly clean their devices, such as:<ol>
 <li>
		Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe
		or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. You may gently wipe the hard,
		nonporous surfaces, such as the display, keyboard or other exterior
		surfaces.
		</li><li>
		Don’t use bleach.
		</li><li>
		Avoid getting moisture in any opening and
		don’t submerge your device in any cleaning agents.	
	</li>
 </ol>
“While these tips take on a higher
importance now, they can be used year-round to help keep your devices
clean and germ-free,” said Mike Adams, U.S. Cellular’s director
of sales for Nebraska and Iowa. “Your
safety and well-being are of the utmost importance to us. As your
trusted wireless carrier, we know that your cellphones and other
wireless devices are vital tools to help you get through your day,
whether it be your means for conducting business or a way to stay in
communication with friends and family.”

US Cellular offers tips on cleaning phones amid virus outbreak