How the Novel Coronavirus Can (Maybe) Infect You
By Ari Altstedter and Jason Gale
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-you-quicktakewhat is known about similar coronaviruses. Doctors in China have investigated, and seemingly discarded, the possibility it could be passed in utero after the infection appeared in babies born to mothers with the disease.
Here are the main hypotheses about how it does spread:
Respiratory Droplets1 meterthe Lancet. The tissue known as the conjunctiva that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the whites of the eye has been shown to be the gateway for other infections. The eye doctors writing to the Lancet called for their colleagues examining suspected cases to wear protective eyewear.
Tiny Aerosol Particles
Fecal-to-Oral
Another possible route of transmission is infected people improperly washing their hands after using the toilet, and then touching surfaces or preparing food that comes in contact with healthy people. Recent research
Fomites
Water, food, and so-called fomites
By Ari Altstedter and Jason Gale
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-you-quicktakewhat is known about similar coronaviruses. Doctors in China have investigated, and seemingly discarded, the possibility it could be passed in utero after the infection appeared in babies born to mothers with the disease.
Here are the main hypotheses about how it does spread:
Respiratory Droplets1 meterthe Lancet. The tissue known as the conjunctiva that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the whites of the eye has been shown to be the gateway for other infections. The eye doctors writing to the Lancet called for their colleagues examining suspected cases to wear protective eyewear.
Tiny Aerosol Particles
Fecal-to-Oral
Another possible route of transmission is infected people improperly washing their hands after using the toilet, and then touching surfaces or preparing food that comes in contact with healthy people. Recent research
Fomites
Water, food, and so-called fomites
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