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Lurking danger in micro-droplets: Japanese study shows untold risk

High sensitivity cameras show risk of getting COVID-19 by talking to someone

Last updated: March 31, 2020 | 23:00

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MICRO-DROPLETS: A virus transmission research from Japan says micro-droplets that linger in the air after a cough, sneeze or during conversation may carry the virus.

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERT: Tateda Kazuhiro, of the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases, said their experiments show tiny droplets, known as microdroplets that can carry viruses, are emitted when breathing heavily or speaking loudly.

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