WHO urged to update guidance over virus transmission

The WHO has previously said the virus spreads primarily through small droplets expelled from the nose and mouth of an infected person that quickly sink to the ground.

Speaking on RTÉ's Today with Sarah McInerney, Professor John Wenger said there needs to be greater recognition of the route of aerosols from exhaled breaths in the transmission of Covid-19. He added that the issue of ventilation has not been covered much by the WHO and simply opening doors and windows may be useful, which must be considered as schools reopen in September and people who are currently remote working return to offices.

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