Putting the toilet lid down has little effect on viruses: study

Closing the lid of the toilet prior to flushing does little to stop contamination from virus particles in the surrounding area, according to new research.Scientists from the University of Arizona and Reckitt Benckiser tested the effects of putting down the lid by introducing a virus that is non-harmful to humans into the toilet bowl.Around a minute after flushing, a sponge was used to swab washroom surfaces including the adjacent walls and the areas on either side and in front of the loo.Minimal