ICMR has issued a message that corona virus does not spread through air. Is his relevant in the present situation? Droplet infection, though classified as direct transmission, can occur between the patient and the contact through air.

Therefore for all practical purposes it is better that we inform people that the virus is transmitted through air. Then only people will take precautionary measures such as covering their face while coughing or sneezing. Let the ICMR issue a clarification again in this regard.