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Is covid 19 airborne??
New studies claim covid 19 to b airborne.. In such case does opening the main door of the flat and standing in the balconies dangerous??
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Not dangerous. if aerosol generated then it become airborne.
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Dr. Arpita A. Sethi
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Delhi
The reason the studies are saying that is because aerosols seem to be in the air from Covid patients. It is safe if your neighbour is not covid positive and directly facing and breathing at your main door/ balcony. Open aired places are safe.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
No its not dangerous.
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