The virus can also survive on surfaces for a few hours, so it's possible to get the virus by touching a surface, like a contaminated doorknob, and then touching your own eyes, nose, or mouth.
But during the flu season, that might not even be enough because there are danger zones everywhere especially on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and steel handrails.
Every time Harry heard her approaching, he tried to question her about the Howler, but he might as well have interrogated the doorknob for all the answers he got.
Mrs. Weasley jumped up and hurried to it; with one hand on the doorknob and her face pressed against the wood she called softly, " Arthur, is that you? "
People might also have muscle weakness, which can cause clumsiness with tasks like holding small objects, turning doorknobs and keys, or fine motor tasks like buttoning up a shirt.
Mrs. Weasley nodded and turned the doorknob, but apparently Mr. Weasley was holding tight to it on the other side, because the door remained firmly shut.
Inside is a short come showroom selling doorknobs and wall tiles produced by the local community with the money made going back into the regeneration project.