How Covid-19 Spread
Contagion
Understanding how the virus spreads helps you protect yourself and others.
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Animal Contact
Some animals can carry coronaviruses. Wash your hands after handling animals and avoid contact with sick ones.
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Personal Contact
The virus spreads mainly between people in close contact, through droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking.
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Air Transmission
Tiny particles can stay in the air in crowded, poorly ventilated rooms. Open windows and meet outdoors where possible.
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Contaminated Object
Touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth can pass on the virus. Clean surfaces and wash hands often.