askST: Can the coronavirus be spread through the air?

As of Tuesday , Singapore has reported 10 cases of the new coronavirus involving patients with no travel history to China and where no clear link could be established between them and previous cases.

It is believed to be spread mainly through droplets, such as from the mucus or saliva of an infected person who sneezes or coughs.Experts say if the virus could really survive even after the droplets carrying it have dried up, it would have spread through the air as dust particles and potentially infected 10 times more people, which is not the case.

But an infectious diseases expert at the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Mr Feng Luzhao, refuted this on Sunday, stating that the droplets carrying the virus travel only about 1m to 2m and do not stay suspended in the air. This is why you are unlikely to catch the virus through transient contact such as on public transport.Q: Will staying indoors with the air-conditioning help me avoid catching the virus? A: Not necessarily.

2019-Novel Coronavirus: What You Need to Know 2019-Novel Coronavirus: Tips on Protecting Yourself 2019 Novel Coronavirus: How It Affects Your Daily Routine Some studies show that coronaviruses in general could potentially survive on metal, glass or plastic surfaces for several days.Turning off the air-conditioner and making sure the space is well ventilated could help reduce the risk of infection.

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