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"vape cloud competition" finds lots of videos that at first blush would indicate that our distance should be much further away. As I understand it - the virus
by benjohnson 7y ago
"vape cloud competition" finds lots of videos that at first blush would indicate that our distance should be much further away.
As I understand it - the virus combined with droplets is much denser and doesn't float nearly as much.
- jameslevy 7y agoDoes every breath contain a large number of droplets, or is it mostly limited to sneezing and coughing?
- icegreentea2 7y agoHonestly it's probably both. Each breath will contain some amount of virus baring particles at a relatively low velocity. Each cough and sneeze will release more virus baring particles with a greater distribution of sizes and velocity. It's key to remember that the 1.5m (or whatever rule) isn't about making you 100% safe, it's about sufficiently reducing risk. For example, if standing at normal (2-3 feet) distance has a 1% chance getting you infected, and at 5-6 feet it has a 0.1% chance of getting you infected, that's a huge win.
- addHocker 7y agoEvery breath.