Documentation
Below is detailed scientific evidence on the airborne transmission of the coronavirus and an infographic as a summary:
Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: the world must face reality:
"It is extremely important that national authorities recognize that the virus is spread through the air and recommend that appropriate control measures be put in place, in particular the removal of virus-laden airborne droplets indoors by ventilation."
– Surface and aerosol stability of SARS-CoV-2 compared to SARS-CoV-1:
“The results indicate that the coronavirus can be transmitted by air and fomite. The virus lasts 3 hours in aerosols (particle-laden air), 4 hours on copper, 24 hours on cardboard, and 3 days on plastic and stainless steel.»
"Samples taken from air exhaust vents were positive, suggesting that virus-laden droplets may be displaced by air flows and deposited on equipment such as vents."
"It leads us to the conclusion that people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have the ability to produce viral bioaerosols that can remain infectious for long periods of time after production through human shedding and air transport."
– Evidence of probable aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a poorly ventilated restaurant:
"Conclusions: Aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 due to poor ventilation may explain community spread of COVID-19."
"Field studies conducted within Wuhan Hospitals showed the presence of SARS-COV-2 in air samples collected in the hospitals and also in the surrounding area, leading to the conclusion that the air route should be considered a pathway." important for viral spread.
– Air purifiers: a complementary measure to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 in the air:
"In healthcare settings without sufficient ventilation, the use of air purifiers can be an effective supplementary measure to improve indoor air contaminated with virus-laden aerosols."
