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If someone sneezes in my bathroom how long does germs stay in air?

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A SNEEZE CONSISTS OF AEROSOLS AND DROPLETS AND CAN LAST FOR HOURS. THE DROPLETS ARE HEAVIER AND FALL TO THE FLOOR FIRST THE AEROSOLS STAY AFLOAT LONGER KEEP A MASK ON IF CONCERNED OR LET THEM USE ANOTHER BATHROOM .

Answered 6/24/2021

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