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1-Thank you BMJ.
Risk of airborne transmission must be considered even in absence of use of AGPs
It maybe as important if not more as a route of transmission in close encounters (˂ 2m) as droplet&fomite routes
@KailashChandOBE @petermbenglish @raj_psyc
bmj.com/content/370/bm…
2- Recent paper👇
short-range airborne route was found to dominate at most distances(˂ 2m) studied during both talking&coughing
The large droplet route only dominates when the subjects are within 0.2 m while talking or 0.5 m while coughing
@petermbenglish @PPEorg @doctorshaib
3-Authorities must now take airborne transmission seriously&pay more attention to ventilation in closed spaces
#socialdistancing #handhygiene #facecoverings remain important but don't forget #ventilation
@DrOKaneAgain @DPH_MAshton @docjon55 @BMA_Consultants @blmdh1 @BMJLeader

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