1/ From virologist Julian Tang, part of our group (can't convince him to get into Twitter)
"There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 spreads via the contact/droplet routes either – this has just been assumed and accepted – based on other similar viruses – but this is not proof."
"There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 spreads via the contact/droplet routes either – this has just been assumed and accepted – based on other similar viruses – but this is not proof."
2/ “The difference in the level/quality of evidence the WHO will accept to prove each of these different routes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is frustrating, subjective and unscientific."
3/ "They seem to accept contact/droplet transmission with virtually no evidence related directly to SARS-CoV-2, yet demand the highest level of evidence to confirm the aerosol/airborne transmission route for this same virus -->
4/ <-- – but neither do they define exactly the nature of the proof that will be acceptable to them."
5/ “Their resistance to acknowledge/accept airborne/aerosol transmission may be based partially on socioeconomic considerations, as this will then require enhanced ventilation, N95 masks, etc. for all countries, including LMIC (low and middle income countries) -->
6/ <-- which the WHO fears may not be affordable for those nations.
“Yet, we can work towards funding/supporting such countries with these interventions – but only if the recognition of SARS-CoV-2 as an airborne-transmitted virus is included in their WHO guidance.
“Yet, we can work towards funding/supporting such countries with these interventions – but only if the recognition of SARS-CoV-2 as an airborne-transmitted virus is included in their WHO guidance.
7/ “If it is not included, then ironically, there will be no airborne precautions taken and the virus will just keep spreading amongst some of these same countries where their healthcare systems can least cope with it.
