Contracting the virus through your eyes is possible, an expert says. But it’s probably less likely than getting it through your nose or mouth or from inhaling it. For the average person, wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing should suffice.
We know that the coronavirus can enter the body through the nose and mouth -- hence the constant recommendations from doctors to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.
But what about the eyes? Should we all be wearing goggles or face shields as well?It's certainly possible that a person could get Covid-19 through the eyes, said Dr. Thomas Steinemann, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. There is "emerging evidence" that people are catching the virus from droplets floating in the air, the World Health Organization confirmed earlier this month. One of the ways those droplets can enter your body is through the eyes.
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