Coronavirus Update: Airborne Transmission Likely, Expert Says

Airborne transmission means that people could possibly catch COVID-19 by breathing it in, this scientist says. That means 6 feet is not far enough to stand apart, and we should probably be wearing masks a lot more often. Trouble viewing this email? [View as a Webpage]( [webmd logo] Coronavirus Special [Aerosol Scientist: COVID-19 Is Likely Airborne]( [Airborne transmission means that people could possibly catch COVID-19 by breathing it in, this scientist says. That means 6 feet is not far enough to stand apart, and we should probably be wearing masks a lot more often.]( [Missing Images]( [Read More]( ['Silent' COVID-19 More Widespread Than We Thought]( [More than 80% of those who tested positive for the coronavirus had no symptoms, according to a new study of cruise ship passengers.]( [Read More]( [Get to Know Your Lungs]( [Diseases like COVID-19, which can attack the lungs, shine a light on how important these organs are. Find out what you can do to keep them healthy.]( [Read More]( [Are We Ready for the Next Wave?]( [Are we prepared for a possible second wave of infections in the fall? Hear what an expert in emergency preparedness has to say.]( [Watch Video]( [Expert: Outdoor Pools Not a Risk]( [Swimming pools in many parts of the U.S. may reopen soon, and Americans can take comfort in knowing that taking a dip should pose little risk of coronavirus infection.]( [Read More]( [Is the Pandemic Revealing Your True Friends?]( [You might find that you're getting more support from some friends than others during the coronavirus pandemic.]( [Read More]( [How to Manage Anxiety About Reopening]( [With reopening come many questions about whether we're doing the right thing and if we're being careful enough.]( [Read More]( In the News [News Roundup: Get the Latest Coronavirus Headlines]( [Half of Americans Say They'd Get COVID-19 Vaccine]( [Phased Disney World Reopening Starting July 11]( Healthy at Home [What's for Dinner? Try Our Recipe Finder Tool]( [Could Fasting Help You Lose the Extra Lockdown Weight?]( [Ways to Improve Your Walking Technique]( ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [WebMD.com]( | [Mobile Apps]( | [Unsubscribe]( You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as {EMAIL}. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our [Customer Care Team]( [WebMD Privacy Policy]( © 2020 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361