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Could you contract coronavirus from hugging someone quickly no coughing or sneezing involved?
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Coronavirus: Yes. The virus can stay in your clothes and if you touch your eyes, nose or mouth after the hug, the virus can infect you. This is why we recommend a 1-yard distance between you and any other person during this sanitary situation.
Answered 3/30/2020
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The potential: is still there for transmission even if interchange is brief.
Answered 5/19/2020
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