Global experts warn of Covid-19 airborne threat
An international group of scientists urge health authorities to recognise the coronavirus can spread through the air far beyond the two meters urged in social distancing guidelines. – EPA pic, July 7, 2020.
AS countries ease their lockdowns, authorities need to recognise the coronavirus can spread through the air far beyond the two meters urged in social distancing guidelines, an international group of 239 scientists said yesterday. In a comment piece that takes direct aim at the World Health Organisation for its reluctance to update its advice, researchers recommended new measures including increasing indoor ventilation, installing high-grade air filters and UV lamps, and preventing overcrowding in buildings and transport.
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