How long does the swine flu virus last outside its host?

I heard on the news last night up to 6 hours.

you are contagious 1 day before you start showing symptoms, it is like this with all flu's

Regular seasonal flu has killed 13,000 people in the US since January this year. There has been 1 death in the US due to this new flu, of a baby exposed to the virus in Mexico (didn't "ca...

Its just another form of influenza. The strain that is going around at the moment and seems to have captured every ones attention came from a combination of swine, avian (bird) and human influenza...

I understand that it spreads easily but the death rate is less than 10% (3% or something, I think) so I don't understand why so many people are getting really worried. I think it's just m...

The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine...

It does raise serious questions about where this brand new, never before seen virus came from, especially since it cannot be contracted from eating pork products, and has never before been seen in ...

As with other forms of influenza, the incubation is 1 to 3 days. Mind your hygiene! Always cover your coughs and sneezes, and wash your hands with hot, soapy water.