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Does the sars-cov-2 hang around in the air?
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Yes, brief periods: The following activities could cause airborne/ aerosolized transmission: open suctioning of airways, sputum induction, CPR, endotracheal intubation & extubation, non-invasive ventilation (e.g., BiPAP, CPAP), bronchoscopy & manual ventilation. https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-can-spread-as-an-aerosol.html
Answered 5/18/2020
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