A new study published on the CDC's coronavirus website says the SARS-CoV-2 virus can travel up to 13 feet in the air
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Social distancing guidelines for the novel coronavirus differ depending on who you ask. The World Health Organization (WHO) says you should stay 3 feet (1 meter) away from others to minimize the risk of infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends double that, or 6 feet (2 meters).
The idea is that the further you distance yourself from other people, the less likely it is that you will come in contact with virus-laden droplets from their saliva that can be ejected while coughing, talking, eating, etc. But according to a new study from China published on the CDC’s website, viral particles were discovered some 13 feet (4 meters) away from patients inside a hospital with controlled airflow.
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CDC: Coronavirus might travel up to 13 feet in the air originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 13 Apr 2020 at 11:39:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Social distancing guidelines for the novel coronavirus differ depending on who you ask. The World Health Organization (WHO) says you should stay 3 feet (1 meter) away from others to minimize the risk of infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends double that, or 6 feet (2 meters).
The idea is that the further you distance yourself from other people, the less likely it is that you will come in contact with virus-laden droplets from their saliva that can be ejected while coughing, talking, eating, etc. But according to a new study from China published on the CDC’s website, viral particles were discovered some 13 feet (4 meters) away from patients inside a hospital with controlled airflow.
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This $22 accessory is the best thing that ever happened to my Fire TV Stick Amazon deal: Your smartphone can see anywhere with this crazy $29 wireless camera Today’s best deals: AirPods Pro, $7 wireless charger, iPad, Fire HD 8 for $49.99, $50 sous vide, Rosetta Stone, more
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CDC: Coronavirus might travel up to 13 feet in the air originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 13 Apr 2020 at 11:39:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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