When this PokÃ©mon enters battle, the opponent's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is lowered by one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle.
Quick Answer. The Fairfield Department of Health reports that staph bacteria can live on an object for up to 24 hours, making it important to wash commonly shared objects and surfaces regularly, especially when a known staph infection is present. Because many people carry staph bacteria, it is impossible to rid all instances of the bacteria.
The UK National Health Service says flu viruses can live on a hard surface for up to 24 hours and a soft surface for around 20 minutes.he second line of defense is to wash your hands. Viruses are spread through sneezes and coughs that spread droplets on all surfaces within three feet. Depending on the strain and the surface, flu viruses can survive outside a host from a few seconds to more than two weeks.