Research: Coronavirus particles stay in the air longer in hospitals than previously thought

Scientists from Wuhan University measured the concentration of Sars-CoV-2 RNA in the air in 30 different places in two main

hospitals where people infected with coronavirus were treated.

Previously it was believed that despite the fact that the viruscan remain on various objects for quite a long time, it cannot live in the air for a long time in the form of tiny particles - aerosols. However, it turned out that the smallest particles of coronavirus can remain in the air for a long time after doctors take off their protective suits.

Particles can also fly away from masks,which doctors remove, leaving the so-called dirty zones, the study says. At the same time, scientists note that so far there is not enough data whether there will be enough such particles in order to infect another person with COVID-19. This requires additional research.

For added protection, doctors advise ventilating more often where potential coronavirus infected people may be, as well as avoiding large crowds.