Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

December 2, 2020

Evidence of Long-Distance Droplet Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by Direct Air Flow in a Restaurant in Korea

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A COVID-19 outbreak investigation at a restaurant in Jeonju, Korea revealed that one of three incident cases was infected by droplets from the index case 6.5m away within 5 minutes of exposure based on TV surveillance, interviews, and cell phone data. There was no direct or indirect contact with the index case. Ceiling-type air conditioners were in the restaurant.

Kwon et al. (Nov 23, 2020). Evidence of Long-Distance Droplet Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by Direct Air Flow in a Restaurant in Korea. Journal of Korean Medical Science. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e415