On Sept. 18, Friday, the CDC put up new guidelines that acknowledged what many scientists have been saying for months: that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 can be spread through small airborne particles that can linger in poorly ventilated areas.
“There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet (for example, during choir practice, in restaurants, or in fitness classes),” the updated guidelines said. “In general, indoor environments without good ventilation increase this risk.”
The updated guidelines, however, were quickly taken down from the site and the CDC’s current guidance no longer mentions airborne transmission. The agency has since stated that the pulled guidelines were part of a draft version of proposed changes and were posted “in error.”
“A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website,” the CDC’s page now states. “CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.”
The update does say that, once the approval process is completed, the updated language will be posted again....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...
