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The Shocking Truth How Fast This Virus Spreads
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Join us for an eye-opening exploration of COVID-19's airborne transmission, featuring groundbreaking research from the Lund team in Sweden. We dive into the fascinating concept of "infectious dose" - how much virus you need to breathe in to get sick - and discover some surprising findings about how quickly transmission can occur, especially during activities like singing. Learn how the latest research is changing our understanding of virus particles in the air and what it means for protecting ourselves in everyday spaces. Whether you're curious about the science or looking for practical safety tips, this episode breaks down complex research into accessible insights for everyone.
Airborne viral transmission is exceedingly complex
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1872986120520384620.html
Infectivity of exhaled SARS-CoV-2 aerosols is sufficient to transmit covid-19 within minutes
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-47829-8
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