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Can a sneeze 5 meters away give you covid 19 while you were wearing a normal mask ? and then leaving the mall from the same place the sneeze happened a few minutes later ?
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Not likely: Although it is recommended that we maintain a 6 foot distance from others, frankly a vigorous cough or sneeze from someone who is not wearing a mask can potentially travel 9 feet. At 5 meters (which is over 16 feet away) you should be safet.
Answered 5/18/2020
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