🚨Outbreak of #COVID19 in a #WA choir suggests that #coronavirus can be *transmitted via microscopic aerosols*, in addition to much larger respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes.
Of 60 members: 2 died, 3 in hospital,45 tested positive/have symptoms.
washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/…
Of 60 members: 2 died, 3 in hospital,45 tested positive/have symptoms.
washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/…
Friends, all previous guidance was that this enveloped #coronavirus spread via respiratory droplets (secretions from your nose via cough, sneeze, touch).
Aerosols can come through normal talking (singing makes MORE), meaning it spreads MUCH more easily.
Aerosols can come through normal talking (singing makes MORE), meaning it spreads MUCH more easily.
Prior guidance was based on #SARS, a close relative of this #coronavirus. Unfortunately, new #facts now suggest #COVID19 spreads more easily.
Masks likely will be needed to 1) decrease the release of aerosols, and 2) decrease exposure to aerosols.
Masks likely will be needed to 1) decrease the release of aerosols, and 2) decrease exposure to aerosols.
I gave prior guidance about masks that was based on info from @WHO, CDC, top scientists, and other experts.
This is a “novel #coronavirus” and new #facts are emerging, so we must adapt.
Expect MASKS to be needed outside your home.
This is a “novel #coronavirus” and new #facts are emerging, so we must adapt.
Expect MASKS to be needed outside your home.
Here is the latest from @WHO on how #coronavirus is transmitted.
“WHO continues to recommend airborne precautions for circumstances and settings in which aerosol generating procedures and support treatment are performed.”
SINGING may generate aerosols.
who.int/news-room/comm…
“WHO continues to recommend airborne precautions for circumstances and settings in which aerosol generating procedures and support treatment are performed.”
SINGING may generate aerosols.
who.int/news-room/comm…
