Airborne or Not? The Evidence on Virus Transmission
Officials of the World Health Organization have said since February that the new coronavirus that causes Covid-19 spreads, at least in most cases, via virus-containing droplets emitted when an infected person coughs, sneezes or exhales. These can.....»»
The CDC for the first time acknowledges that the coronavirus is airborne
Previously, CDC guidance stated that most infections were transmitted through "close contact, not airborne transmission." A woman wears a mask in front of a pharmacy in .....»»
The CDC walked back comments from its director suggesting that vaccinated people couldn"t "carry the virus"
A CDC spokesperson told the New York Times the evidence "isn't clear" and that director Rochelle Walensky was "speaking broadly." r. Rochelle Walensky, now director of the U.S. Centers for D.....»»
CDC director says data "suggests that vaccinated people do not carry the virus"
On Monday, the CDC released a study using real-world evidence, which showed that mRNA vaccines are 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. Director of the Centers for Disease Control Rochelle Walensky speaking at a White House press .....»»
Fauci: There"s evidence COVID-19 vaccines don"t just protect you - they may stop you spreading the virus to others, too
Two new studies suggest that people who get vaccinated have a lower risk of passing COVID-19 infections along to others, even if they do get sick. Felix Kästle/picture alliance via Getty Images Dr. Fauci is touting some .....»»
The FDA wants to make it quicker for vaccine developers to upgrade their COVID-19 shots to respond to troubling virus variants
Concerning evidence has emerged that some vaccines and treatments may not work as well against new variants of the coronavirus. Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of .....»»
CDC officials recommend opening schools with masks - but closing indoor dining and gyms
The researchers said there was "little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully to increased community transmission." A student waits to receive a Chromebook at Rippowam Middle School on September 14, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut......»»
Top WHO scientist says vaccinated travelers should still quarantine, citing lack of evidence that COVID-19 vaccines prevent transmission
Scientists are warning peop.....»»
Restaurant owners want proof to back up shutdowns. Here’s what public health experts say.
With the virus surging throughout the country and widespread community transmission in effect, it’s hard for contact tracers to pinpoint exactly where anyone contracted Covid-19......»»
Scientists found an even closer match between the new coronavirus and a virus in bats — more evidence that it jumped naturally, like other viruses
Benjamin P. Y H. Lee/BMC Ecology Image Competition A fringe theory suggests the new coro.....»»
‘Speaking causes airborne virus transmission’: Coronavirus study says droplets caused by talking can last 8-14 minutes
New peer-reviewed research gives more insight into COVID-19’s rapid contagion......»»
These Are The Top 8 Things Goldman Is Watching As The Economy Reopens
These Are The Top 8 Things Goldman Is Watching As The Economy Reopens Authored by Goldman economist Zach Pandl 1. Virus transmission through reopening still a major source of two-sided risk. In our view .....»»
Trump cut funding for a group researching bat-to-human virus transmissions after unfounded conspiracy theories linked it to a Wuhan lab, report says
Olivier Douliery / AFP / Getty The Trump administration has cut funding to a non-profit agency conducting research on virus transmission between bats an.....»»
Coronavirus survives longer airborne and travels further in these public spaces — here’s where to be extra careful
‘While the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via human respiratory droplets and direct contact is clear, the potential for aerosol transmission is poorly understood.’.....»»
New York"s low coronavirus transmission rate suggests the state"s outbreak is contained for now
Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images A key measure of New York's coronavirus outbreak suggests the virus' spread is contained. Each person with the coronavirus in New York is infecting fewer than one other person on average right now, bu.....»»
Cuomo: Antibody survey shows wide exposure to virus
More evidence is emerging that far more New Yorkers have had the coronavirus than the number confirmed by lab tests, officials said Thursday. A state survey of about 3,000 people found that 13.9%... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Bastian says "no evidence" that Delta transmitting virus with remaining flights
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Trump administration, federal agencies and Cuomo say all Americans should wear face masks to prevent coronavirus transmission — a timeline of erratic policies
What does the scientific evidence say? Will they really protect you from coronavirus?.....»»
30% of Americans say coronavirus was made in a lab, despite evidence to the contrary, Pew survey finds
Younger U.S. adults were more likely than older people to say the virus was developed in a laboratory......»»
Lessons From the 1980 "Inflation" Virus: Transmission Chain Has To Be Broken For Successive Outcome
Lessons From the 1980 "Inflation" Virus: Transmission Chain Has To Be Broken For Successive Outcome Submitted by Joseph Carson, former Chief Economist at Alliance Bernstein As difficult it was to decide to shut down large segments of the ec.....»»
State health official: "There is no evidence that the virus is slowing down"
Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Pennsylvania's health system continues to be able to manage the ever-increasing number of COVID-19 patients, but said Saturday that whether that will continue to be the case in the next weeks and months will .....»»