Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Even six-foot distance doesn’t keep Covid virus away, says new CDC guidelineThe agency now states explicitly that airborne virus can be inhaled even when one is more than six feet away from an infected individual.
09 May, 2021, 10.06 AM IST
Ventilation matters: Open the windows to curb Covid spread, say expertsPeople are much more likely to become infected in a room lacking any ventilation system.
16 Apr, 2021, 06.32 PM IST
New study says masks & ventilation are better measures to stop Covid spread than social distancingThe researchers noted that a good ventilation reduces the infection risk by 40 to 50%.
06 Apr, 2021, 07.00 PM IST
Scientists decode how air conditioning spreads coronavirus aerosolsThe study analysed the complex flows that occur when cold airflow from ACs interacts with the hot plume from a dining table, and the transp...
10 Feb, 2021, 06.54 PM IST
Is your office Covid-secure? Free online tool can calculate risk of virus spreading in poorly-ventilated placesThe research showed the virus spreads further than two meters in seconds in such spaces.
21 Jan, 2021, 02.18 PM IST
How can I stay safe from Covid when visiting the dentist? Study says slower drill rotation might helpThe results are being included as evidence in guides for dental practices in the UK during the pandemic.
18 Dec, 2020, 05.56 PM IST
Keep windows open: Does the airflow inside the car affect Covid transmission risk?Blasting the car's ventilation system doesn't circulate air as well as a few open windows.
05 Dec, 2020, 05.57 PM IST
Aerosol microdroplets that stay in the air when we talk or cough may be ineffective at spreading coronavirusAerosol transmission is a possible, but not a very efficient route.
29 Oct, 2020, 04.00 PM IST
Come winter, Covid-19 cases may surge as virus spreads more via respiratory droplets, say scientistsThe findings could serve as useful guidance for public health decision-makers.
15 Oct, 2020, 06.11 PM IST
A study shows speaking softly scatters fewer coronavirus particlesResearchers believe more quiet zones in hospitals and restaurants could curb virus contagion.
11 Sep, 2020, 10.07 AM IST
WHO says airborne transmission of coronavirus can occur during medical proceduresThe agency said some outbreak reports related to indoor crowded spaces have suggested the possibility of aerosol transmission, combined wit...
09 Jul, 2020, 09.23 PM IST
Coronavirus can spread through air very fastAirborne transmission could be the dominant route for spread of COVID-19.
06 Jul, 2020, 10.47 AM IST
Don't need a N95 respirator to cover your face. Cloth masks may prevent coronavirus spread tooSeveral layers of cotton fabric can block droplet and other contamination in the environment.
27 May, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 ft: StudyIn the yet-to-be peer reviewed study, published as a preprint in medrXiv, the scientists used a comprehensive mathematical model to explore...
27 May, 2020, 03.53 PM IST
Wearing surgical masks may help slow COVID-19 pandemic: StudyWearing surgical face masks may help prevent the transmission of seasonal coronaviruses and influenza virus from symptomatic individuals, a...
06 Apr, 2020, 11.56 AM IST
Take the day off from work if you have flu! You can transmit it just by breathingIt's a lot easier to catch a flu than you think.
19 Jan, 2018, 02.57 PM IST