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·June 2, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19 could be a seasonal illness

A new study reveals COVID-19 infection rates may correlate with seasonality. Lower humidity is associated with an increase in locally acquired positive cases of coronavirus. The study reports a 1% decrease in humidity could increase the number of coronavirus cases by 6%.

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·April 15, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19: ‘Cough chamber’ shows six-feet not far enough

Droplets from a cough travel at a speed of 1.2 meters per second at peak velocity. Findings reveal that there is no logical reason to suggest 6 foot of physical distance is substantial at reducing coronavirus transmission.

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·April 16, 2020·3 min read

Indoor precautions essential to stem airborne COVID-19

Researchers urge health officials to recognize and inform the public that airborne transmission of COVID-19 from droplets expelled by an infected person can spread beyond six feet. The study reports ventilation systems in cruises could have spread the virus between passengers. Measures to reduce indoor viral airborne transmission are proposed.

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·May 19, 2020·3 min read

Six feet not far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in light winds

A new study reveals the recommended 6 foot of distance to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 may not be enough. Researchers report that even with a slight breeze of 4 KPH, saliva and cough droplets travel 18 feet per 5 seconds.