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Researchers in the United Kingdom, Norway, and the United States investigated a wide range of individual and work-related predictors of infection.

They said early results from a study of 2,000 people suggest that aerosol transmission of the virus is very likely, and those at high risk are at twice the risk.

They said they would not be foreseen if the infection would only take place via droplets.

“Expansion in the air”

Aerosol accumulates in poorly ventilated areas and is carried by the air stream.

However, droplets are larger than aerosols and are believed to travel a relatively short distance and quickly drop from the air.

Although this paper has not been peer-reviewed, the authors feel that the impact on the debate about aerosol transmission should be provided to the wider community.

The survey also investigates the effects of individual characteristics, circumstances and working conditions.

Using a shared kitchen or accommodation was also an important factor. Especially in the United States, where odds were 3.5 times, in the United Kingdom it was 1.7 times.

Also, a person with a degree in natural sciences in the United Kingdom is slightly less likely to have this disease, even when managing car ownership and other socio-economic information, than someone in the United States. It was.

Experts argue that it may be an indicator of more cautious shielding and social distances in Britain.

The importance of the mask

Evan Kontopantelis, professor at the University of Manchester, said:

“This has been suggested by other studies, but our method of confirmation is novel.

“Social distances are still important, as waterborne infections are still likely to occur, but wearing a mask appears to be less effective in prevention.

It suggests that wearing a mask may be as if less effective in prevention

Professor Evan ContanterisManchester University

“But the air purification of the interior space needs to be considered further.”

“The Open University’s research director, Professor Paul Anand, said:

“But as the economy and society resume, it is important to know more about the role of personal factors in predicting infections.

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