If used properly, surgical face masks can reduce transmission of coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals. Nature Medicine Bioengineer.org World Health Organization Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3
Sneezing can send respiratory droplets several meters at speeds of over 100 meters per second, while breathing projects droplets 1 meter from a person. The Journal of Hospital Infection Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 5
Out of 10 kids (aged 2 months to 15 years) who tested positive for COVID-19, 8 had traces of the coronavirus in their rectum even after nose and throat testing was negative. It is still unknown if COVID-19 can be transmitted through feces, but you should still wash your hands after using the bathroom. Nature Medicine Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 4
Respiratory droplets can spread infectious diseases. A sneeze may release around 40,000 respiratory droplets, while a cough can release around 3,000, which is the same amount as speaking for 5 minutes. The Journal of Hospital Infection Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 5
Airborne influenza virus is destroyed by direct sunlight and decays faster with higher intensities of light. This has not been shown for the virus that causes COVID-19. The Journal of Infectious Diseases PolitiFact BBC Future World Health Organization Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 5
In people with cardiovascular disease, the flu may provoke a heart attack. Getting the flu shot can reduce this risk and help 'flatten the curve' by lowering the burden on healthcare. Heart Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 50
Based on individual cases around the world, COVID-19 may spread through asymptomatic transmission. However, contact with sick people is still the main way the virus spreads. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 41
On average, people with COVID-19 will spread it to around 3 people. This means it is about twice as contagious as the flu. Journal of Travel Medicine BMC Infectious Diseases Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 51
Over 800 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths have been associated with three cruise ship voyages between February-March 2020. Infectious diseases spread easily on cruise ships because of their tight environments, contact between travelers from many countries, and crew members moving between ships. CDC Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 42
Travel restrictions alone only modestly prevent the spread of COVID-19 (up to 2 weeks) but are more effective when combined with local efforts to reduce transmission, such as behavioral changes (handwashing, social distancing) and early detection and isolation. Science Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 48
