24: How to Prevent Aerosol Transmission?
Q: Can the virus spread through aerosol? How to prevent it? 💁 Tracy: Yes. Aerosol refers to particulate matter suspended in the air. Aerosol happens mainly in hospitals and confined small spaces, so medical workers have a higher risk factor. Ordinary people are rarely exposed to a large number of aerosols with viruses in daily life, so wearing a mask when going out can play a protective role. To prevent the spread of aerosols, pay attention to: Wear masks: When meeting people, go to all public places (supermarkets, buses), wear masks. Wash your hands frequently: wash your hands when you come back home, go outside, or after touching any public surface, etc. You need to wash your hands carefully or wipe them with alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Toilet disinfection: disinfect toilets, toilet seats, and toilet flush switches at home frequently. Cover the toilet before flushing. Ventilation: The flowing air can ease the spread of the virus. But please don't turn o...