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And this is why we read the whole study - "The temporal, spatial, and exposure evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 transmission may have occurred during the flight. However, the majority of 16 cases in the outbreak were not attributed to transmission on the flight.”
“Exposure to the virus in Wuhan or by infected members within the same tour group account for most cases in the outbreak."
"Our investigation suggests that it is important to take measures such as wearing a mask, temperature screening, and quarantine of close contacts to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 before, during, and after flights.” - Again something we know and have been emphasizing.
And for the aero engineers- “The low rate of transmission during the flight may also be attributed to the design of & eqpmt in the aircraft. The air recirculation system, with the HEPA filter equipment & laminar nature of airflow, may have effectively prevented/restricted spread”
Ultimately, we know respiratory protection will be important in travel and challenging for long flights - infection control measures are vital. The air ventilation is awesome in planes, but we need to focus on masks/hand hygiene/disinfection. And accurate info.
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