airborne spread of COVID-19.The experts include more than 360 scientists, occupational health specialists, engineers, doctors and nurses who are expressing alarm over surging cases and hospitalizations.
They say provincial prevention messages “continue to be deficient” when it comes to infection threats posed by shared indoor spaces.Their concerns are detailed in an open letter addressed to Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr.
Theresa Tam, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu and provincial premiers and medical officers. CDC backtracks, says coronavirus could be spread through airborne transmission The experts want public health messages to more strongly warn of the risk posed in closed spaces, especially with winter forcing more.