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| − | The contagiousness of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is not yet fully understood. It is known to spread through the air, particularly in closed environments like buses and rooms. | + | The contagiousness of the [[coronavirus]] (COVID-19) is not yet fully understood. It is known to spread through the air, particularly in closed environments like buses and rooms. |
A study of contagion in [[China]] showed that a single infected passenger riding on a bus caused numerous other passengers to be infected by the same virus. Coronavirus is thought to be more contagious than the ordinary flu. | A study of contagion in [[China]] showed that a single infected passenger riding on a bus caused numerous other passengers to be infected by the same virus. Coronavirus is thought to be more contagious than the ordinary flu. | ||
Revision as of 03:44, March 15, 2020
The contagiousness of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is not yet fully understood. It is known to spread through the air, particularly in closed environments like buses and rooms.
A study of contagion in China showed that a single infected passenger riding on a bus caused numerous other passengers to be infected by the same virus. Coronavirus is thought to be more contagious than the ordinary flu.
At a nursing home in the State of Washington where at least 25 of the residents (patients) have died from COVID-19, more than half of the residents have also tested positive for the virus despite a lack of likelihood of direct contact with other residents. In addition, there have been widespread infection about the employees:[1]
| “ | Of the 180-plus workers at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, 47 have tested positive and 24 have tested negative for COVID-19, KIRO-TV reporter Alison Grande tweeted. One employee had an inconclusive test and five are still waiting for their results.
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