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CDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission

By Maria Godoy
Published October 5, 2020 at 3:44 PM MDT
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People with COVID-19 can infect others even if they are more than 6 feet apart. In updated guidance, the CDC acknowledges airborne transmission can occur, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.

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Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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