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COVID transmission in the eye?

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newtothis24
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Does anyone know the risk of COVID transmission through the eye?

I used a public toilet today, washed my hands after but then unlocked the door and around 5 mins later touched my eye with the same finger that was pressed against the lock.

What are my chances that this could cause me to transfer COVID to myself? My hands were clean but I didn't get a chance to sanitise after touching the lock. I'm worried that based on the amount of people using the toilet that I've put myself at risk.

Any advice would be appreciated because it's seriously worrying me.

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