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Is covid-19 spread thru the air or is it more likely someone catches it by touching germy surface & then their face? how concerned should we be about catching it just by being out in public, going to stores etc where an infected person might've been?
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It spreads like Flu: To decrease catching respiratory viruses (COVID-19, the Flu, a cold) during an outbreak, a person can avoid crowds or can wear a mask in crowded areas where sick and well people mix. Face masks work by blocking most of the airborne particles, by constantly reminding you to think about health safety, and by acting as your sleeve when you cough or sneeze (so you don't have to look for your sleeve).
Answered 3/7/2020
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