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In response to "We're concerned that there may be people coming back from Europe who are infected so let's shove them all into a confined space together. -- nm" by Dano

Serious Q I don't think has been answered: if standing in line with people who are infected but not coughing or touching, can you catch it?

Posted by Max Mar 15 '20, 15:54

Because if so, mass transit needs to be shut down completely.

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IANAD: I think it's possible, yes. It's an airborne respiratory virus, hence the 3-6 foot spacing rule. -- nm - JaxSean Mar 15, 16:05 2
- I read it's mostly through the droplets. (NM) - Marlowe Mar 15, 16:06 1
  - The CDC has two bullet points - JaxSean Mar 15, 16:12
Droplet transmission suggests "maybe, but not exactly" -- nm - Beryllium Mar 15, 15:54

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