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From the article, that's exactly what's being questioned: "There is a big dispute in the scientific community, however, about both the size and the behavior of
by throwaway_pdp09 6y ago
From the article, that's exactly what's being questioned:
"There is a big dispute in the scientific community, however, about both the size and the behavior of these particles, and the resolution of that question would change many recommendations about staying safe. Many scientists believe that the virus is emitted from our mouths also in much smaller particles, which are infectious but also tiny enough that they can remain suspended in the air, float around, be pushed by air currents, and accumulate in enclosed spaces"
- prox 6y agoYes but, and this is the important part : not as potent as for instance measles (which spreads and infects 90%) Or we’d see far more indoor cases. And we do see in events with lots of expiration, where there is singing for example, very potent transmission.