The WHO’s recommendations for six-foot social distancing and hand washing “are based on studies of respiratory droplets carried out in the 1930s. … However, when these studies were conducted, the technology did not exist for detecting submicron aerosols.”
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Abstract Masks and testing are necessary to combat asymptomatic spread in aerosols and droplets Respiratory infections occur through the transmission of …
But is there asymtomatic spread at all? I'm sure we all know by now that the vast majority of infections are in hospitals and nursing homes. Its a pity the New English Journal of M didn't publish the study below. We would not have much of this mask issue if they were led by the science. Seems to me its sensible to be polite and cover your mouth if you're coughing or sneezing. We have hankies for that. …More
But is there asymtomatic spread at all? I'm sure we all know by now that the vast majority of infections are in hospitals and nursing homes. Its a pity the New English Journal of M didn't publish the study below. We would not have much of this mask issue if they were led by the science. Seems to me its sensible to be polite and cover your mouth if you're coughing or sneezing. We have hankies for that. www.sciencemag.org/…/paper-non-sympt…
