Scientists keep learning new things about COVID-19.
Children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don't show any symptoms, which might explain how the virus can spread silently, researchers in South Korea reported https://t.co/hb8B1KURym
— CNN (@CNN) August 29, 2020
“It seems baffling that despite mounting evidence of its importance, we are stuck practicing hygiene theater—constantly deep cleaning everything—while not noticing the air we breathe.” https://t.co/Mwqti7cOkk
— Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) August 9, 2020
A growing body of research has made it clear that airborne transmission of the coronavirus is possible.
— Axios (@axios) August 8, 2020
That fact means indoor spaces can become hot spots.https://t.co/h47KzpMmHw
Of those hospitalized with COVID-19, a third or more display some sort of neuropsychiatric symptom. Some of these symptoms resolve in a matter of weeks or months. But others could last longer—much longer.https://t.co/ybk9K4nHdx
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) August 7, 2020
Covid-19 patients not showing symptoms may have similar amounts of the novel coronavirus in their bodies as those who do show symptoms, according to a new study from South Korea. https://t.co/m0iXXeuAAA
— CNN (@CNN) August 7, 2020
BREAKING: People without symptoms carry just as much virus in their nose, throat and lungs as those with symptoms, and for almost as long. We’ve suspected this, but here is solid proof from a big study.https://t.co/uSOlsiu3oE
— Apoorva Mandavilli (@apoorva_nyc) August 6, 2020
Growing body of research suggests that indoor spaces with poor ventilation or lack of new air can raise the risk of the virus' spread, according to infectious disease aerobiologist. https://t.co/edpfTmywmS
— ABC News (@ABC) August 1, 2020
THREAD: The science on COVID-19 points to a menacing reality: If people who appear healthy can transmit the virus, it may be impossible to contain. #RacingforaRemedy https://t.co/GnIyGlwDI4
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 28, 2020