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The novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can survive for longer in humid conditions, a new study has reported. SARS-CoV-2, which has killed more than 770,000 people worldwide, is carried in microscopic droplets emitted during natural respiratory activities, such as breathing, and talking. But in an environment with high humidity – a high concentration of water vapour … Read more
Current social distancing rule of 2m is ‘INSUFFICIENT’: Researchers warn coronavirus droplets can spread up to 20 feet in cold and humid weather Scientists said virus was most likely to spread in cold and humid conditions But they said 1.4 metre rule could effectively block 95 per cent of transmission Boris Johnson is preparing to … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more