The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
It is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly
through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or
sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are
nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people
are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). It may be possible
that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the
virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.
This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still
learning more about this virus.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and
sustainably between people. Information from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
suggests that this virus is spreading more efficiently than influenza, but not
as efficiently as measles, which is highly contagious.
