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Aerosol transmission of COVID-19
More than 200 scientists are demanding the World Health Organization revise its COVID-19 safety recommendations, which are currently not geared toward aerosols.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenMore than 200 scientists are demanding the World Health Organization revise its COVID-19 safety recommendations, which are currently not geared toward aerosols. San Diego-based scientist Kimberly Prather says when an asymptomatic person speaks, they produce tiny invisible droplets that can travel much farther than six feet. To protect everyone from aerosol transmission, Prather says masks are key.
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5 storiesThe danger of COVID aerosol transmission and why masks are key to protection
San Diego-based scientist Kimberly Prather says when an asymptomatic person speaks, they produce tiny invisible droplets that can travel much farther than six feet.
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