Two days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged evidence of the spread of the

corona virus in the air or airborne. Thursday (9/7/2020), WHO officially issued a statement that the
corona virus can last a long time in the air in a closed room, and it can spread from one person to
another. This was stated by WHO in an official release containing 10 pages which can be read here.
WHO initially doubted this form of transmission. However, there is growing scientific and anecdotal
evidence showing the airborne transmission of Covid-19. In addition, this week 239 scientists drafted
an open letter urging WHO to review the research and revise its recommendations. Also read: WHO
Admits Covid-19 May Spread in the Air, What Will Change? It was previously known that the
transmission of the corona virus occurs through direct contact such as secretions from an infected
person, such as saliva, through droplets or respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs,
sneezes, talks, or sings. Direct contact is someone who makes physical contact or is in a room within
1 meter with a PDP or Positive Covid-19 case. In addition, indirect contact involving contaminated
objects or surfaces is also possible to transmit the virus. Most recently, WHO stated that the SARS-
CoV-2 corona virus, which causes Covid-19, can be transmitted by air or airborne. Airborne
transmission The official WHO states that transmission can occur through the air. In its official
statement, WHO defines airborne transmission as the spread of an infectious agent caused by the
spread of aerosols floating in the air over a long distance and time. For information, droplets or
respiratory droplets are more than 5-10 μm in diameter. Meanwhile, the droplet core or aerosol is
less than 5μm in diameter. Aerosols are respiratory droplets that are so tiny they can stick to the air.
"Airborne spread can occur when medical personnel are involved in certain procedures that produce
aerosols," the WHO wrote in its latest statement released Thursday (9/7/2020). However, growing
evidence suggests that in enclosed spaces with poor ventilation, the virus can soar for hours and
infect other people. This can even lead to superspreader events or wide spreads. In the latest
description of how the virus is spreading, as reported by the New York Times, Thursday (9/7/2020),
closed places that could become places of transmission of Covid-19 in the air include restaurants,
nightclubs, places of worship, workplaces, or places. - any other place where people shout, talk and
sing.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness
and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical
problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more
likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus,
the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your
hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus
spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person
coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by
coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many
ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated
information as soon as clinical findings become available.

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Penyakit coronavirus (COVID-19) adalah penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh coronavirus yang
baru ditemukan. Kebanyakan orang yang terinfeksi dengan virus COVID-19 akan mengalami ringan
sampai sedang penyakit pernapasan dan pulih tanpa memerlukan perlakuan khusus. Orang tua, dan
mereka dengan masalah medis yang mendasari seperti penyakit kardiovaskular, diabetes, penyakit
pernapasan kronis, dan kanker lebih mungkin untuk mengembangkan penyakit serius.

Cara terbaik untuk mencegah dan memperlambat transmisi adalah informasi yang baik tentang virus
COVID-19, penyakit itu menyebabkan dan bagaimana menyebar. Lindungi diri Anda dan orang lain
dari infeksi dengan mencuci tangan Anda atau menggunakan alkohol yang berbasis sering
menggosok dan tidak menyentuh wajah Anda. Virus covid-19 menyebar terutama melalui tetesan air
liur atau debit dari hidung ketika orang yang terinfeksi batuk atau bersin, jadi penting bahwa Anda
juga berlatih Etiket pernapasan (misalnya, dengan batuk ke siku tertekuk).

Pada saat ini, tidak ada vaksin khusus atau perawatan untuk COVID-19. Namun, ada banyak uji klinis
yang sedang berlangsung mengevaluasi potensi perawatan. WHO akan terus memberikan informasi
terbaru segera setelah temuan klinis menjadi tersedia.