Coronavirus Question
 

I know it's weird to ask but is there any risk of Spread of the Coronavirus buying Action figures? Most come from China. One of the ways to Contract the Virus is Contact with infected Items.

IF it could spread via toys, it could then spread via the hundreds of thousands of items made overseas and shipped over here, so the least of your worries would be toys haha

It's hard to say. Scientists haven't been able to fully determine how long this particular coronavirus can live outside the body. From what I've read, other coronaviruses like SARS can live on hard surfaces for about 4 days. However, it takes a couple of weeks for most retail items to travel across the Pacific before traveling by truck across the US. You're probably more at risk by ordering something from an overseas seller like AmiAmi with EMS shipping which would get to you in only a few days.

From what I've read, washing your hands and other surfaces will help to prevent the spread of the virus. If you're worried, you might consider cleaning a new figure with a disinfecting wipe and some regular dish water.

Nice to see a thoughtful response.

The Area of Concern is Wuhan Province. Fox News is Reporting that Most if not All the Businesses have Closed. Mattel started moving business to Vietnam due to the Trade deal. Both Mattel and Hasbro factories are in Hong Kong. I'd say the bigger concern would be toys due out March - June. And Maybe just Disinfect them before giving to Children. You should do that anyway because God knows who touched them.

I live in Houston. There are a few kids at Texas A&M That are being Tested for the Virus Now. Its a bit chilling as it so close to Home for me.