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Title: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: Hoodat on September 21, 2020, 04:31:08 pm
The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces

Tim Elfrink   |   WaPo   |   6 hrs ago

For months, scientists and public health experts have warned of mounting evidence that the novel coronavirus is airborne, transmitted through tiny droplets called aerosols that linger in the air much longer than the larger globs that come from coughing or sneezing.

Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees. The CDC recently changed its official guidance to note that aerosols are “thought to be the main way the virus spreads” and to warn that poorly ventilated indoor spaces are particularly dangerous.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-cdc-says-coronavirus-is-airborne-and-spread-by-aerosols-warns-of-poorly-ventilated-spaces/ar-BB19fQ9q (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-cdc-says-coronavirus-is-airborne-and-spread-by-aerosols-warns-of-poorly-ventilated-spaces/ar-BB19fQ9q?ocid=msedgntp)


Do you mean to tell me that if you spend your time in poorly ventilated sunshine-deprived environments similar to those bats live in, that you run the risk of catching a bat virus?  Gee, never saw that one coming.  If only someone had figured this out back in March or April.

More importantly, now that the CDC finally acknowledges what the rest of us have known for half a year, can we please crank up the outside air, let the sunshine in, and open our schools back up?
Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: Smokin Joe on September 21, 2020, 06:14:46 pm
 :facepalm:

Ya think!!?
Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: HuskyPatriot on September 21, 2020, 07:37:40 pm
At this point CDC = Center for Disease Confusion!!!  *****rollingeyes*****
Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: berdie on September 21, 2020, 08:17:59 pm
Didn't we already know this?
Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: LadyLiberty on September 21, 2020, 08:40:24 pm
They appear to be changing their mind again:

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/517387-cdc-says-revised-guidance-on-airborne-coronavirus-transmission-posted-in (https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/517387-cdc-says-revised-guidance-on-airborne-coronavirus-transmission-posted-in)

Excerpt: 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday pulled revised guidance from its website that had said airborne transmission was thought to be the main way the coronavirus spreads, saying it was “posted in error.”

The sudden change came after the new guidance had been quietly posted on the CDC website Friday.

“CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19),” the CDC wrote. “Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted.”
Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: Cyber Liberty on September 21, 2020, 08:47:56 pm
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Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: libertybele on September 21, 2020, 08:51:18 pm
The CDC has no credibility as far as I'm concerned.  None.
Title: Re: The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of poorly ventilated spaces
Post by: mountaineer on September 21, 2020, 10:26:43 pm
You know what's a poorly ventilated indoor space? My face when I have to wear one of those idiotic masks!