Imagine a crowded room where the air is thick with the scent of perfume. You can detect it from across the room, but touching any surface won’t leave you smelling like roses. Similarly, a new study suggests that the risk of contracting COVID-19 is overwhelmingly higher through airborne transmission rather than contact with contaminated surfaces. The study reinforces the importance of ventilation and mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in indoor settings, akin to how opening a window in a stuffy room clears out the lingering scent of perfume. While disinfecting surfaces remains important for overall hygiene, it appears to play a smaller role in preventing transmission compared to well-ventilated spaces and mask usage. This revelation serves as an important reminder to focus on comprehensive mitigation strategies that prioritize fresh air and respiratory protection. To dive deeper into this groundbreaking study, check out the full article.
If you’re still wiping down groceries, doorknobs and light switches in an attempt to thwart COVID-19, maybe you can relax a little: You’re 1,000 times more likely to get COVID from the air you breathe than from surfaces you touch, a new study suggests. University of Michigan…
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