Can COVID-19 spread through air conditioning?
See full answerWe don’t know for certain if the COVID-19 virus spreads through air conditioning. But we do know that when it’s hot and humid, people are more likely to stay indoors, with the windows closed — giving the virus more opportunity to spread.Coronavirus spreads through droplets that an infected person emits through coughs or sneezes and through smaller, infectious viral particles that can drift around in the air for several hours. Outdoors, air currents can scatter and dilute the virus, making transmission less likely. You’re more likely to inhale the virus indoors, with the windows closed, whether or not you have the air conditioning on.If you must be indoors with anyone outside of your household, increase air circulation by keeping the windows open as much as possible.
How can you limit close contact in the car when transporting a person with COVID-19?
● The passenger should sit as far away as possible from the driver.● The bigger the vehicle, the better, to allow distancing. Vans are better than cars since they allow for better distancing between the passenger and driver.● Travel with windows open or use the vehicle’s vents for fresh air circulation.● Avoid picking up other passengers.
How can I protect myself from COVID-19 when using different types of transportation?
See full answerMaintaining physical distance to prevent COVID-19 is often difficult on public transportation. People may not be able to keep a distance of 6 feet from others on airplanes, trains, or buses.Protect yourself from COVID-19 by getting fully vaccinated and by wearing a mask on public transportation. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on in indoor areas of planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs (such as airports and stations), even for those people who have been fully vaccinated.All travelers should take steps to protect themselves and others.
How can an individual be considered as a close contact of COVID-19?
Individuals who are unable to maintain social distance from others throughout the day (e.g., individuals have multiple exposures to a case and either are unable to calculate total time exposed or exposure equals or exceed 15 minutes in total) will be considered a close contact. In addition, because the general public has not received training on proper selection and use of masks, such as an N95 or a cloth mask, the determination of close contact should generally be made irrespective of whether the contact was wearing a mask.
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