Spread of viruses, which measures are the most apt to control COVID-19?

Autor: Tandjaoui-Lambiotte, Yacine, Lomont, Alexandra, Moenne-Locoz, Pierre, Seytre, Delphine, Ralph Zahar, Jean
Zdroj: Infectious Diseases Now; 20220101, Issue: Preprints
Abstrakt: •Awareness of the mode of transmission of viruses is the initial step in the fight against their spread.•SARS-CoV2 is transmitted more frequently airborne than by surfaces .•The droplet versus air debate seems outdated. Preventive measures should be adapted toa variety of risk situations.•Vaccination remains the most effective measure against the spread of respiratory viruses.•In the hospital, wearing a mask is mandatory. N95 respirators should be preferred in Aerosol Generating Procedures.
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