WATCH: Airborne infection of COVID-19 looking 'increasingly likely'

“Unfortunately more recently based on a number of experiences, including what we term as super spreader events, suggests that there is, in fact, a fair amount of airborne transmission that's taking place,” added Madhi.COVID-19 deaths in SA rise to 3,502

“The part we referring to now is where there's microdroplets, which are extremely small, about five micrometers. "They are actually suspended in the air for a reasonable period and people that walk in that vicinity, especially if that place is poorly ventilated, might inadvertently end up inhaling those contaminated microdroplets,” Madhi said.

“Safe to say, I think the airborne transmission is probably a reality and it explains the rapid rate at which this virus is being transmitted, including at our healthcare facilities,” he said.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

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