- Nearly 240 scientists signed an open letter asking the World Health Organization to acknowledge that the coronavirus can be transmitted through the air.
- A growing body of research suggests that coronavirus aerosols can travel more than 6 feet from an infected person — meaning social distancing isn't enough to stop transmission.
- But people who avoid large gatherings, social distance, and wear masks can lower their risk of infection regardless.
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An open letter from 239 scientists to the World Health Organization contains an alarming message: "We are concerned that the lack of recognition of the risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19 and the lack of clear recommendations on the control measures against the airborne virus will have significant consequences," they wrote.
The letter, published Monday, questions the WHO's stance that the coronavirus spreads almost exclusively via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. Respiratory droplets are large — more than 5 microns in size — and relatively heavy, meaning they fall to the ground quickly.
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