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Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Theoretical Considerations and Available Evidence.

Authors :
Klompas, Michael
Baker, Meghan A.
Rhee, Chanu
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association; 8/4/2020, Vol. 324 Issue 5, p441-442, 2p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses physical and epidemiological evidence supporting droplet vs aerosol transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and concludes on balance that aerosol transmission seems unlikely to be the dominant mode of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
AIRBORNE infection
INFECTIOUS disease transmission
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
MEDICAL masks
PERSONAL protective equipment
PUBLIC health

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
324
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
145033336
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.12458
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