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I have heard that covid can last in the air for up to 3 hours. does that mean that it is airborne?
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Airborne: If it's in the air, it's airbore
Answered 4/23/2020
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COVID 19: 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 5/11/2020
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