It might be time to start stocking up on facemasks, then. There are now three methods of transmission for the 2019 novel coronavirus.
can now be spread via “aerosol transmission”. According to Zeng Qun, deputy head of the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau:
“Aerosol transmission refers to the mixing of the virus with droplets in the air to form aerosols, which causes infection after inhalation, according to medical experts.” This means that there are 3 confirmed transmission methods, according to the report. This includes direct transmission, which happens when you inhale near someone who is coughing or wheezing; contract transmission, when a person touches a tainted object; and now, aerosol transmission, where the virus mixes with droplets in the air, which can then be spread via inhalation.
As such, the official advises the public to “raise their awareness” and to cancel all social activities and gatherings. Meanwhile, residents are also advised to keep their windows open, and to disinfect door handles, toilet seats, and dinner tables.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Most often, spread from person-to-person happens among close contacts .
For now, it’s important to keep basic hygiene practices. Sanitise your hands regularly, and if you fall sick with the flu, visit your nearest doctor/hospital. At the moment, there has been 18 confirmed cases in Malaysia, although 3 patients have already recovered.
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