The World Health Organisation on Monday allayed fear that Coronavirus (Covid-19) spread through air also besides contaminated objects.
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director WHO South Asia tweeted that based on the information received so far and our experience with other coronaviruses COVID-19 apppears mostly through respiratory droplets )(for instance produced when a sick person coughs) and close contact. This is why the WHO recommends hand washing and maintaining hygiene.
The WHO also tweeted, “Airborne spread has not been reported for #COVID-19 #coronavirus. Chinese authorities reported possibility of aerosol transmission in a relatively closed environment with prolonged exposure like ICUs & CCUs in hospitals, but more epid data analysis is needed to understand this.” Her clarification came amidst reports and a few studies that the deadly virus can be spread through air also.