THE VIRUS CAN SURVIVE UP TO 7 DAYS ON LEATHER AND VARIOUS PLASTICS. FURTHER, 75% OF ALL CASES IN CHINA HAVE BEEN WITH THOSE THAT ARE DIABETIC. OVER 90 % OF THE CASES IN CHINA ARE LINKED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES.
HORSE RACING EQUIPMENT IS FULL OF LEATER PRODUCTS AND PLASTICS. THEREFORE, FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WERE A INCUBATOR FOR THE VIRUS.