What Is The Main Way That COVID-19 Spreads?
COVID-19Common questionWhat is the main way that COVID-19 spreads?The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can the coronavirus be transmitted through surfaces?
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions | FDA
How does COVID-19 spread indoors?
Indoors, the very fine droplets and particles will continue to spread through the air in the room or space and can accumulate.Since COVID-19 is transmitted through contact with respiratory fluids carrying the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus, a person can be exposed by an infected person coughing or speaking near them.
Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19) | US EPA
How long can COVID-19 linger in the air?
The smallest very fine droplets, and aerosol particles formed when these fine droplets rapidly dry, are small enough that they can remain suspended in the air for minutes to hours.
Scientific Brief: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
Which types of settings does COVID-19 spread more easily?
The “Three C's” are a useful way to think about this. They describe settings where transmission of the COVID-19 virus spreads more easily:• Crowded places;• Close-contact settings, especially where people have conversations very near each other;• Confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): How is it transmitted?