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

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.

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.