In a recent Webinar of the US National Academy of Medicine, Dr Johnn-Martin Lowe has presented an overview of publications on this topic and the results of his own study:
https://www.covid19conversations.org/-/media/files/pdf/covid19/lowe.ashx?la=en&hash=73C83482563D76C432B63A33022939BDBECC727C
Studies have also been made in Germany (will retrieve and share)
Do you have additional input to share on this topic?
Thanks @Nasir Mustafa, interesting paper !
I also found in the respected German newspaper a study quoted which estimates at 0.35 the probability to get infected by having a meal with an infected person.
This leads to a probability exceeding 0.9, to get infected, after n = 6 meals , which means two days!
Source:
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/gesundheit/coronavirus-covid-19-ansteckung-anstecken-1.4869925
Really, both of them are harmful, so the best thing is to avoid an infected persons and stay at home.
Wish you all happy and healthy life.
Regards,
Emad
From epidemiology and virology studies on the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causing Covid-19, it appears that the coronavirus persists in the air shortly after an infected person sneezes or coughs, for example. For longer, i.e. up to several hours, or up to several hours, active SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus can persist on various types of objects depending on their surface characteristics, chemical composition, temperature and humidity. SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is destroyed by detergents and disinfecting liquids containing ethyl alcohol and in any environment at a temperature above 60 degrees C. Therefore, there is a high risk of infection from a person who is infected with SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus by touch . Therefore, in many countries, a recommendation was issued not to shake hands and to wear special gloves in public places, shops, public institutions, as well as in companies at specific workplaces. In addition, to maintain a high level of epidemiological safety and limit the development of a pandemic, in many countries a legally sanctioned obligation to wear protective masks has been introduced in public places, at commercial, service and other outlets, as well as in workplaces, in companies in accordance with the employer's guidelines. In addition, as part of these temporarily introduced safety rules, in many countries there are recommendations to remain in quarantine at home, restrictions on public transport, keeping a distance of min. 2 m. Between individuals in public places, closing certain types of stores, many types of service establishments, cultural institutions, cinemas, theaters, parks, etc. In this way, the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic is significantly reduced. However, the key issue that decides whether the above-mentioned activities and principles of epidemiological safety will fulfill their role is the issue of consistent application of these recommendations and specific principles, guidelines and legal regulations introduced by citizens. It should be hoped that thanks to the application of the above-described public security measures and their consistent application by citizens of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic disease-causing Covid-19, it is finally beginning to regress and decrease.
Regards.
Dariusz Prokopowicz
More of touching, but can be equally important in case of air transmission.
Dear Prof. Renaud Di Francesco
Somehow I write here the answer I gave to another thread (in a shorter way):
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_physiological_characteristics_of_Covid19_virus
The chimera SARS-CoV-20 has air borne gain-of-function properties according to a bioweapon expert Dr. Fracis Boyle [1,3]. I quote: "SARS-CoV-20 can be transmitted more easily through the air, for example, at greater distances, such as 6-8 feet instead of just 2 feet [1,3]"
References:
[1] https://greatgameindia.com/transcript-bioweapons-expert-dr-francis-boyle-on-coronavirus/
[3] https://www.europereloaded.com/india-to-probe-wuhan-institute-of-virology-dr-francis-boyle-coronavirus-is-a-bio-weapon-video/
Also please check:
Preprint Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-2) compar...
SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in the air up to 4 meters from COVID-19 patients
A recent study from Wuhan China indicates that SARS-CoV-2 virus is widely distributed on floors, computer mice, trash cans, and sickbed handrails and can be detected in air ≈4 meters from COVID-19 patients.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/7/20-0885_article