Research Shows Coronavirus Spreads Primarily through the Air | PBS NewsHour

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Coronavirus COVID-19 Research Science Infectious Diseases Pandemic Epidemic PBS NewsHour Virginia Tech Dr. Linsey Marr William Brangham disease transmission pandemic virus transmission
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Research Shows Coronavirus Spreads Primarily through the Air | PBS NewsHour

A growing body of evidence indicates that airborne transmission is the main way people are becoming infected with the novel coronavirus. Given that understanding, how should we change our behavior to reduce our risk of infection? William Brangham talks to Virginia Tech’s Dr. Linsey Marr about aerosols vs. droplets, ventilation and more.

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September 23rd, 2020 video and resource materials from PBS NewsHour.

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