Really important paper. It proves that live virus can be cultured from air 2-5m from patients, and gets suspended in the air. This doesn’t mean social distancing is valueless, but it means it is not enough.
#COVID19
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medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
#COVID19
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medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
There are major implications for businesses returning to work in September:
1. Social distancing won’t be enough
2. Cloth masks won’t be enough - these particles are <1micron in diameter
3. Keeping the windows open is a good idea
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1. Social distancing won’t be enough
2. Cloth masks won’t be enough - these particles are <1micron in diameter
3. Keeping the windows open is a good idea
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4. We will need to review standards for ventilation and air conditioning
5. Risks will depend on the prevalence of SARS-CoV2, footfall, and immunity…
6. Probably respires particles like these are the most dangerous because they get right into the alveoli of the lungs
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5. Risks will depend on the prevalence of SARS-CoV2, footfall, and immunity…
6. Probably respires particles like these are the most dangerous because they get right into the alveoli of the lungs
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7. Recent evidence shows viral dose is important underlining the complexity of the situation
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