In his first media briefing as Peterborough Public Health’s new Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Thomas Piggott explains that COVID-19 is airborne. He explains what airborne transmission is, and what steps people can take to limit airborne transmission of COVID-19. #ptbo
Dr. Piggott says that tightly-fitted medical masks & respirator masks are effective in preventing the spread of airborne viruses. He explains that if people are concerned or find themselves in a concerning situation, wearing an N95 or KN95 respirator is an important intervention.