WHO studying evidence on airborne virus transmission

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The World Health Organisation said it would put out a new scientific brief within days, rounding up the knowledge about how the virus can be transmitted and ensuring its guidance stays in line with the evidence.

GENEVA - The WHO said Tuesday it would study fresh evidence on airborne transmission of the coronavirus, after an international group of scientists concluded it could spread far beyond two metres.

However, the new coronavirus can spread through the air far beyond two metres, an group of 239 international scientists said Monday. Benedetta Allegranzi, the WHO's technical lead on infection control, told a virtual press conference: "We acknowledge that there is emerging evidence in this field.

 

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