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If someone coughs in their arm and seconds later i walk by could covid 19 droplets infect my eyes? i have a mask on

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Eyes vulnerable: Presently "portals of entry" for SARS-CoV-2 virus particles are believed to be nose, mouth, eyes, and perhaps ears. I've not seen information about other ways in which virus particles might enter the body, such as through a break in the skin, into vagina or rectum, or by mosquito bite. Consider wearing something to prevent droplets from entering your eyes, if near potentially infected people.

Answered 11/7/2020

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