Science behind COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Transmission - Protect Yourself and Others
Science behind COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Transmission "COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning about how it spreads " according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [ source ] In general, respiratory virus infection can occur through: [ source ] contact (direct or indirect) droplet spray in short-range transmission aerosol in long-rang e transmission (airborne transmission) Close Contact (6 feet, 1.8 meters) and Respiratory Droplets "The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks " [ source ] This idea, that large droplets of virus-laden mucus are the primary mode of transmission, guides the US CDC's advice to maintain at least a 6-foot distance: "Maintaining good social distance (abo...