airborne pathogens

Masks Cut Distance Coronavirus Travels in Half

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Masks Cut Distance Coronavirus Travels in Half

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Face masks are touted as a key tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19, and a new study offers more proof that they work. Florida researchers found face masks cut the distance that airborne pathogens such as the coronavirus … Read more

‘Aerosolized Droplets’ Hang in the Air After Toilet Flush

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‘Aerosolized Droplets’ Hang in the Air After Toilet Flush

By Cara Murez               HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re in a public restroom, you may not want to hang around too long, because lots of airborne pathogens are hanging around, too. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science conducted flush … Read more