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SUBMITTER: Li H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7907382 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Li Hongying H Leong Fong Yew FY Xu George G Kang Chang Wei CW Lim Keng Hui KH Tan Ban Hock BH Loo Chian Min CM
Scientific reports 20210225 1
The Covid-19 pandemic has focused attention on airborne transmission of viruses. Using realistic air flow simulation, we model droplet dispersion from coughing and study the transmission risk related to SARS-CoV-2. Although this model defines most airborne droplets as 8-16 µm in diameter, we infer that larger droplets of 32-40 µm in diameter may potentially be more infectious due to higher viral content. Use of face masks is therefore recommended for both personal and social protection. We found ...[more]