CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' on surfaces
In a recent update to the organization's "How COVID-19 spreads" section on its website, officials say they now believe that the virus doesn't spread as easily on surfaces or objects, but it still could be possible.
The CDC mentioned that since COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning about how the infection spreads, there is a possibility that it can spread in other ways- other than those that are not thought to be the main ways the virus spreads.
"Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus", according to the CDC.
The virus can potentially spread in other ways, though.
Recently, the CDC in the USA changed its guidelines with regard to touching contaminated surfaces; the danger is now considered comparable to other low-risk transmission methods, including "from animals to people" and "from people to animals".
Coronavirus: UK Covid-19 toll over 41,000, with 10,000 care homes deaths
She added: "Social care has not had the same priority as the NHS and these services have not been treated as inexplicably linked". Such a high United Kingdom death toll increases the pressure on Johnson, who says the government is following scientific advice.
However people should remain cautious as transmission from contaminated surfaces "may still be possible" as scientists work to discover more about how the virus spreads, the CDC warns. People with COVID-19 can infect pets. "If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets".
'The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and sustainably between people. Person-to-person contact is a highway.
According to the guidelines, the coronavirus is thought to spread mainly between people in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) "through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks".
However, "severe disease requiring mechanical ventilation has been reported in COVID-19 positive neonates", the CDC warned.
Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Recommended News
-
22 May 2020Government issues guidelines for air travel from May 25
Apart from the use of the app, the use of masks and gloves, and thermal screening of passengers will also be mandatory. But that can't be compensated from inflating the ticket prices, the aviation ministry has said to the airlines.
22 May 2020AstraZeneca plans to ship Oxford Covid-19 vaccine in September
The Moderna vaccine is based on directly injecting genetic material, RNA, which then kicks the human immune system into action. The investment will accelerate the development and production of the vaccine, AstraZeneca Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said.
22 May 2020Lukaku Vows Never To Forgive Former Chelsea Boss Villas-Boas
The former Chelsea and Tottenham manager has also been swayed by the level of support he has received from fans of the club. Lukaku enjoyed a two-year stint at United under Jose Mourinho, before linking up with Antonio Conte at Inter last summer. -
22 May 2020Shooting reported in Arizona’s Westgate Entertainment District, suspect in custody
An eyewitness has described "hiding in the back of our studio with a coworker" as the incident unfolded outside the window. Glendale Police then confirmed a suspect was in custody and warned people to keep away from the area.
22 May 2020Apple's iPhone 12 might come without EarPods
Let's assume analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is correct, and the iPhone SE (2020 ) is the last Apple handset to ship with EarPods. While Prosser doesn't say anything about his sources, he does have a good track record when it comes to past leaks.
22 May 20201 injured in shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, suspect neutralized
Navy said the security team " neutralized " an active shooter at the Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi at about 6:15 a.m. Meanwhile, the Corpus Christi Police Department stated that urged locals should "please avoid the area entirely ". -
22 May 2020Aircraft carrier returns to sea after coronavirus outbreak
To maintain social distancing on board, only crewmembers essential to the carrier flight qualifications set sail with the ship. Fourteen of those sailors had recovered from the virus but then tested positive again, according to the official.
22 May 2020Jobless claims: Another 2.438 million Americans file for unemployment benefits
The feds also revised the prior week's total down to 2.6 million from about 3 million. An additional 2,438,000 Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week, the U.S.
22 May 2020Carbon emissions drop to 2006 levels because of the pandemic
Camera IconProtesters with placards participate in The Global Strike 4 Climate rally in Sydney past year . While transport, industry and public building emissions trended lower, home emissions were on the rise. -
22 May 2020National Football League conditionally reinstates Aldon Smith
Smith will earn a $910,000 base salary and $40,625 every time he is on the active game-day roster, totaling $650,000. Tomsula was one of the first additions to McCarthy's staff after Mike Nolan was named Dallas' defensive coordinator.
22 May 2020U.S. Sends Ventilators To Russia In $5.6 Million Coronavirus Aid Package
In turn, the USA covered all expenses relating to the delivery of the American ventilators to Russia, TASS said. Russian Federation has reported more than 317,000 infections and more than 3,000 deaths.
22 May 2020Children In Colorado Identified With Suspected Coronavirus-Linked Disease
The disease called multisystem inflammatory syndrome has been identified in NY and elsewhere in the country. Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the leading research institutions for MIS-C in the entire country.
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-expressandstar-mna.s3.amazonaws.com/public/KAFONKPAXNBMHMCIXFEEWLCNCM.jpg)
