How COVID-19 is transmitted, according to new data Bashny.Net

About that, coronavirus transmissionWe've been hearing from everywhere for over a year. However, research on this topic is still emerging. And this is not surprising, because the virus does not stop mutating.



Today, the editorial board "Site" very important task. We're going to tell you about scientific research straight from abroad. Thanks to him, you'll know A new method of transmitting COVID-19. Don't you know everything?

The study was published in the London journal The Lancet. It is considered one of the most authoritative medical publications in the world. The article attracted special attention of the famous doctor Evgeny Komarovsky. Here is a brief overview of important information.



When COVID-19 first appeared, scientists thought it existed. 2 ways of transmitting the virus. The first and most obvious is airborne. The second is the contact. In other words, you can sneeze or wipe your mouth with your hand, then touch an object. If another person touches the same object, there is a chance of getting sick.

Moreover, the contact route of infection has become the hallmark of the coronavirus. It was called the dominant mode of transmission of the disease. Remember how much hype there was around sanitizers and other disinfectants!



However, the contagiousness of COVID-19 has evolved. Particles falling on the surface are almost unable to infect another person. Therefore, the contact method of transmission of the virus cannot be called the main one. Dr. Komarovsky sums up: “It’s pointless to disinfect everything and wear gloves.” This is stupid!

Later it turned out that the virus is transmitted not only by airborne droplets. More serious. aerosol. But there is a significant difference between them. The first is the transmission of large drops. Like sputum or saliva. And the second carries the smallest particles carried with air flows.

In fact, the masks will not help much. The best prevention is regular ventilation of the premises. The authors of the London article say 10 facts confirming dominance of the aerosol transmission method.

1. Superdistributors. The problem arose when one person infected a huge number of people. But he didn't even suspect it. Moreover, he did not know these people. The virus can be transported over long distances through the air.
   
   
   
   
2. Infection without direct contact. There have been cases of people getting infected on ships while sitting in enclosed cabins.
3. Asymptomatic carriers. Perhaps one of the clearest evidence. A person who has no symptoms does not cough or sneeze. That is, the disease cannot be transmitted by airborne droplets. However, infection still occurs.
4. The probability of getting infected in the room is much higher. That's why ventilation is so important.
5. Hospital-acquired infection. The airborne path is excluded by the presence of masks and protective suits. But people still get infected.
   
   
   
   
6. A number of scientific studies have found airborne. It was also found in filters and air ducts of ventilation systems.
7. It was done. animal experimentation. The two cells were connected by an air duct. In one there was an infected animal, and in the other there was a healthy one. After some time, he became infected, although there was no direct contact in the animals.
8. Lack of researchProving the impossibility of aerosol transmission.
   
   
   
   
9. In addition, there is no argument in favor of contact and airborne methods of transmission of the virus.

How the coronavirus is transmitted: As a result, Komarovsky draws a conclusion. By its nature, COVID-19 can be equated to volatile viral infections. For example, such as chickenpox or rubella. He encourages people to ventilate the premises as often as possible. And also monitor the serviceability of ventilation systems.



All activities that can be held on the street should be held there. The longer we sit in stuffy rooms, the longer the pandemic will last. Dr. Komarovsky urges: “We need to learn to live in a draft!”

If you are one of those who like to open a window in transport, your finest hour has come! And if you're the kind of person who's always blowing, for God's sake, just move somewhere else. Bless you!