Scary new study changes what we know about the way COVID-19 spreads

[Chris Smith]

• More coronavirus studies show the risk of COVID-19 spread through the air, further proving that aerosol transmission should be a serious concern.
• A study from China showed that air exhaled by COVID-19 patients could contain high viral loads and that breathing can play a role in coronavirus transmission.
• A separate study from the Netherlands highlighted the importance of proper ventilation in helping to limit the spread of the virus.

You've probably heard recently that the novel coronavirus can spread through the air. That's because the World Health Organization (WHO) finally acknowledged the risk, albeit reluctantly, just as more and more studies have shown proof that aerosols from infected individuals can contain enough virus to transmit the disease. What's more, these aerosols can travel greater distances than watery droplets. Researchers have yet to determine what amount of viral load in the air is enough to infect patients, but the message is clear. The use of face masks in indoor settings can make a huge difference, and ventilation might need to be studied to help prevent the spread of the virus. A few new studies add to the increasing body of research that proves coronavirus aerosols can be infectious, and officials should take this risk into account when devising new safety measures.

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