Being tall might be a risk factor for catching the coronavirus

[Chris Smith]

• The novel coronavirus can spread through aerosols, an increasing number of studies have shown.
• COVID-19 airborne transmission is a concern, the World Health Organization acknowledged a few weeks ago, insisting that the virus spreads mainly via droplets.
• A new study says that people who are 6 feet or taller are twice as likely to be infected as others. The researchers think this is proof that the virus can spread via the air.

The novel coronavirus keeps spreading at a rapid pace, as some people continue to ignore the necessary safety measures that can reduce the risk of transmission. Social distancing, frequent hand washing, and face masks can curb the spread of COVID-19, but some people are deliberately ignoring these guidelines as they return to normal life. The use of face masks continues to be the most sensitive topic, even though more and more scientific evidence keeps coming in, showing that face masks can reduce the transmission of COVID-19.

The primary way the virus spreads is via droplets that are expelled while talking, coughing, and sneezing. These can land anywhere around a person and infect other people nearby. But there's a secondary means of transmission that's being studied, and that's airborne spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the virus could spread through aerosols, even though it maintains droplets are the biggest concern. A new study proved that the viral load in aerosols is viable, meaning that the virus can replicate once reaching a host. Other researchers found a peculiar way to demonstrate that aerosol infection is a real concern and should be addressed by health officials.

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