Social distancing 2.0: Coronavirus airborne up to 4 metres
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Social distancing 2.0
The novel coronavirus which is wreaking havoc around the world has been discovered to be airborne for up to four metres, changing the very way we look at PPE and healthcare workers’ safety.
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The study
A study was conducted of COVID-19 positive patients in hospital wards and intensive care units (ICUs) in Wuhan, China’s epicentre. It was discovered that the coronavirus can be airborne for four metres. It was published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a journal of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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The risk
The findings will help us understand the rising rates of infection among frontline healthcare workers even after the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and coveralls.
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The evidence
The RNA genetic material of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was found suspended in the air in hospital wards and ICUs four metres away from patients, which is four times more than the distance recommended for protection against infection by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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The counter-argument
While the presence of the virus’ RNA (genetic material) in localised atmosphere does not indicate that it is ‘alive’, the study does offer important clues about its nature.