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The only way the virus will attack us will be touching our face. if we always wash our hands and don't touch our faces, can't we prevent coronavirus?
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Not that simple: It can also be spread by droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or breathes in close proximity to another person.
Answered 5/17/2020
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