Ten streams of evidence collectively support the hypothesis that SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted primarily by the airborne route.
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Harvard Gazette: Kids are Potential Spreaders of COVID19
As COVID-19 variants continue to emerge, infected children are potential “reservoirs” for the evolution of new variants as well as potential spreaders of current variants.
Wired: The 60-Year-Old Scientific Screwup That Helped COVID Kill
The distinction between droplet and airborne transmission has enormous consequences. To combat droplets, a leading precaution is to wash hands frequently with soap and water. To fight infectious aerosols, the air itself is the enemy. In hospitals, that means expensive isolation wards and N95 masks for all medical staff.
The Royal Society: What Are Droplets and Aerosols and How Far Do They Go? A Historical Perspective on the Transmission of Respiratory Infectious Diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed major gaps in our understanding of the transmission of viruses through the air. These gaps slowed recognition of airborne transmission of the disease, contributed to muddled public health policies and impeded clear messaging on how best to slow transmission of COVID-19.
Science: Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Viruses
Wang et al. review recent advances in understanding airborne transmission gained from studying the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and other respiratory pathogens. The authors suggest that airborne transmission may be the dominant form of transmission for several respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, and that further understanding of the mechanisms underlying infection… Continue reading Science: Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Viruses
Public Health Agency of Canada Update: COVID is Airborne
This evidence brief summarizes the scientific literature providing evidence on SARS-CoV-2 aerosol transmission published up to March 12, 2021.
Oct 27, 2021: COVID-19, Kids, and Schools in BC
Schools fill an important role in our society. They are where our children spend a lot of their day for 10 months of the year, learning and socializing with their peers. Most BC children are back to in-person learning this year. However, the COVID-19 context is daunting this school year. Case counts are consistently high… Continue reading Oct 27, 2021: COVID-19, Kids, and Schools in BC
POP BC Briefing: COVID-19, Children, and Schools
Schools fill an important role in our society. They are where our children spend a lot of their day for 10 months of the year, learning and socializing with their peers. Most BC children are back to in-person learning this year. However, the COVID-19 context is daunting this school year: case counts are consistently high… Continue reading POP BC Briefing: COVID-19, Children, and Schools
Oct 20, 2021: COVID is Airborne
Inspired by colleagues in Alberta, we are pleased to announce the launch of Protect Our Province BC (POP-BC). POP-BC builds on work begun by Protect Our Province Alberta (POP-AB) with the aim to fill a gap left by the governments and Public Health officials: providing timely, trustworthy information on the pandemic. Led by a group… Continue reading Oct 20, 2021: COVID is Airborne
Announcing the Launch of Protect Our Province BC
There is a pressing need for an accurate presentation of COVID-19 science and candid assessment of the state of the pandemic in British Columbia. Inspired by colleagues in Alberta, we are pleased to announce the launch of Protect Our Province BC (POP-BC). POP-BC will build on work begun by Protect Our Province Alberta (POP-AB) with… Continue reading Announcing the Launch of Protect Our Province BC