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Can we get covid 19 from above the 7 feet wall . i am on my 2nd floor and somebody was coughing outside the wall on the road . now will i get covid ?

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Dr. William Wilson answered

COVID-19: It is very unlikely that you could get COVID-19 in this type of situation.

Answered 7/12/2020

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A member asked:

Can we get covid 19 from above the 7 feet wall . i am on my 2nd floor and somebody was coughing outside the wall on the road . now will i get covid ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Wilson answered

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