THE "C": Alarming new research claims that chatting is more likely to spread the virus that causes COVID-19 than coughing or sneezing. Conversations with friends, family, colleagues or other members of the community pose the greatest danger, researchers say. #Talking #Spread #Sick
THE "C": Alarming new research claims that chatting is more likely to spread the virus that causes COVID-19 than coughing or sneezing. Conversations with friends, family, colleagues or other members of the community pose the greatest danger, researchers say. #Talking #Spread #Sick
By www.iHeartToby.com
Cover your mouth when you talk?
That’s the suggestion by some doctors, at least during the coronavirus pandemic. Alarming new research claims that chatting is more likely to spread the virus that causes COVID-19 than coughing or sneezing. Conversations with friends, family, colleagues or other members of the community pose the greatest danger, researchers say. They suggest that masks should be worn in offices, shops, vehicles and other confined spaces. This can reduce risk of infection more than eightfold if both individuals are covered.
Tiny aerosols of the virus emitted when speaking linger in the air for longer than larger droplets from a cough or sneeze. Researchers say their review shows “solid evidence” that talking is the “dominating” source for transmission.
THE "C": Alarming new research claims that chatting is more likely to spread the virus that causes COVID-19 than coughing or sneezing. Conversations with friends, family, colleagues or other members of the community pose the greatest danger, researchers say. #Talking #Spread #Sick