The SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19 is transmitted via several routes and to distances never imagined before. The question is- How? And How to protect yourself from it?
International health agencies are continuously reviewing the emerging evidence to guide the world on this pressing issue of the modes of Coronavirus transmission. Knowledge Is Power 1 Figure 1: Modes of Coronavirus transmission reported to cause COVID-19 Droplet Transmission is the most prominent Mucosae (mouth and nose) or conjunctiva (eyes) exposed to droplets through close contact within 1 m of someone having respiratory symptoms (e.g., coughing or sneezing). Airborne transmission is less likely, but the following procedures add to the risk for healthcare professionals: Manual ventilation before intubation, endotracheal intubation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, open suctioning, nebulization, turning to the…
