23 дек. 2021 г. · Current evidence suggests that the virus spreads mainly between people who are in close contact with each other, for example at a conversational .
What are some of the ways by which COVID-19 is transmitted?
COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and small airborne particles. The risk of breathing these in is highest when people are in close proximity, but they can be inhaled over longer distances, particularly indoors.
Which types of settings does COVID-19 spread more easily?
The “Three C's” are a useful way to think about this. They describe settings where transmission of the COVID-19 virus spreads more easily: • Crowded places; • Close-contact settings, especially where people have conversations very near each other; • Confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.
How is airborne transmission of COVID-19 different from droplet transmission?
Airborne transmission is different from droplet transmission as it refers to the presence of microbes within droplet nuclei, which are generally considered to be particles <5μm in diameter, can remain in the air for long periods of time and be transmitted to others over distances greater than 1 m. In the context of COVID-19, airborne transmission may be possible in specific circumstances and settings in which procedures or support treatments that generate aerosols are performed;
Can COVID-19 be transmitted through water?
Fact: Water or swimming does not transmit the COVID-19 virus The COVID-19 virus does not transmit through water while swimming. However, the virus spreads between people when someone has close contact with an infected person.
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