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I’ve seen this question raised a few times on various threads and thought this might be helpful to folk, feel free to forward to anyone else who’s trying to make sense of this!
And this video complements it well:
My take aways:
Airborne is a technical medical science designation, not being classified as “airborne” (like measles which is insanely contagious. R0 of like 15) does Not mean it cannot be transmitted through microdroplets in the air given small spaces and poor ventilation.
It’s pretty safe to go outside given distance and good ventilation.
Opening windows is good since it’ll increase wind/ventilation!
Elevators are bad. Try to avoid lol
Everyone would benefit from everyone wearing a mask, because physics, but please save the N95s for hcw given shortages.
Everyone Thinks They’re Right About Masks
How the coronavirus travels through the air has become one of the most divisive debates in this pandemic.
www.theatlantic.com
And this video complements it well:
My take aways:
Airborne is a technical medical science designation, not being classified as “airborne” (like measles which is insanely contagious. R0 of like 15) does Not mean it cannot be transmitted through microdroplets in the air given small spaces and poor ventilation.
It’s pretty safe to go outside given distance and good ventilation.
Opening windows is good since it’ll increase wind/ventilation!
Elevators are bad. Try to avoid lol
Everyone would benefit from everyone wearing a mask, because physics, but please save the N95s for hcw given shortages.