How the COVID-19 virus is transmitted

Summary

This video explains how the COVID-19 virus primarily spreads through close contact, especially in crowded, enclosed, or poorly ventilated spaces. The virus is transmitted via droplets and aerosols from an infected person's breath, cough, or sneeze. To reduce the risk of infection, maintain a physical distance of at least one meter, wear a mask, improve ventilation by opening windows, and limit time spent in enclosed areas. Following these precautions helps protect both yourself and others from contracting the virus.

Takeaways

• 😷 COVID-19 spreads mainly between people in close contact.
• 🏠 The virus spreads more easily in crowded settings and poorly ventilated spaces.
• 🗣️ COVID-19 is transmitted when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes.
• 💧 Larger expelled particles are called droplets, while smaller ones are called aerosols.
• 👁️ You can get infected if the virus particles come into contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• ↔️ Maintain at least one meter of physical distance from others to reduce risk.
• 🚪 In enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, the virus can spread more easily through aerosols.
• 🌬️ Aerosols can remain in the air and travel farther than one meter, especially indoors.
• 🪟 When indoors, stay one meter away from others, wear a mask, and open windows to improve ventilation.
• 🔒 Limit the time spent in enclosed, poorly ventilated settings to protect yourself and others.

Q & A

How does the COVID-19 virus primarily spread?

The COVID-19 virus spreads mainly between people who are in close contact with each other.

What environments make it easier for the COVID-19 virus to spread?

The virus spreads more easily in crowded settings, closed spaces with poor ventilation, or through prolonged contact with an infected person.

What are the types of particles expelled when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes?

The particles expelled can be of various sizes: larger particles are called droplets, and smaller particles are called aerosols.

How can a person contract COVID-19?

A person can contract the virus if infected particles come into contact with their eyes, nose, or mouth.

Is physical distancing important indoors as well as outdoors?

Yes, maintaining at least one meter of physical distance from others is important both indoors and outdoors to reduce the risk of infection.

Why is the virus more likely to spread in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces?

In enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, aerosols can remain suspended in the air or travel farther than one meter, making it easier for the virus to spread.

What precautions should be taken when indoors to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19?

When indoors, you should stay at least one meter away from others, wear a mask, open a window to improve ventilation, and limit the time spent in such settings.

How far should you stay from others to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19?

You should maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.

What role does ventilation play in reducing the spread of COVID-19?

Improving ventilation by opening windows can help reduce the concentration of aerosols in the air, making it harder for the virus to spread.

What are six key precautions to follow to protect yourself and others from COVID-19?

The six precautions include: maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask, improving ventilation, limiting time spent in enclosed spaces, avoiding crowds, and practicing good hygiene.