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A2.(1) Major historical error in 1910 became paradigm: + correct observation (ease of infection in close proximity) was misinterpreted as being due to ballistic droplets+ Stated that aerosol infection was

A1. Droplets are ballistic projectiles, they infect by impacting on eyes, nostrils or mouth. They are > 100 umAerosols float in the air from tens of sec to hours, and

HUGE DEVELOPMENT: CDC just accepted that the main way in which COVID-10 spreads is through aerosols!!"aerosols [...] produced when an infected person [...] sings, talks, or breathes can be inhaled

1/ Understanding CDC’s updated guidance that aerosols are the main mode of SARS-CoV-2 transmissionCDC recently updated its guidance. It is worded in a confusing way & this makes it a

1/ The Skagit Choir outbreak was dominated by aerosol transmission52 out of 60 infected after 2.5 hr practiceOur Skagit Choir Paper has been accepted after peer review, available at:https://twitter.com/ShellyMBoulder/status/1306352867213631

1/ On the need for a **true multidisciplinary approach** to aerosol & droplet transmission (aka “the Godzilla thread”) 2/ This thread is offered constructively to point out a problem &

Channeling Carl Bersgtrom: calling bullshit on droplets vs aerosols@dan_diekema responded to my criticism, and I responded at the bottom of the thread. But reposting since it may be missed otherwise.https://twitter.com/dan_diekema/status/13

1/ FAQs on Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 Aerosol TransmissionMany aerosol and indoor air experts, including myself, have been answering lots of questions on this topic. We have consolidated some of

1/ Aerosols, droplets, & “flexible droplets”Trying to clarify key aspects. Details complex, give bottom lines 1st:Bottom line 1: If fall within 1-2 m of the person (WHO or CDC droplets),

1/ Why the arguments against aerosol transmission (AT) of SARS-CoV-2 don't hold water. See my Perspective in MedScape at:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/934837?src=uc_mscpedt&faf=1#vp_1I have been trying to understand for month

1/ Should we call it “Airborne” or “Aerosol” transmission? Term “airborne” appears to be quite divisive. I’ve reached out to scientists on both sides of debate, asked for reasons why

An excellent article summarizing what we know about aerosol transmission, and the fact that it is likely driving the pandemic thru superspreading events: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Af2f0a4e1-6939