There's A Gross Way COVID-19 Droplets Spread. Here's How To Avoid It
- 4 years ago
You might want to take special care when flushing the toilet, especially when you're in a public restroom.
That's because scientists say the novel coronavirus COVID-19 may be able to spread through 'toilet plumes.' Ugh!
Researchers are currently conducting more studies on COVID-19 and sewage to better understand how it might play a role in the virus’s spread.
According to HuffPost, scientists conducted simulations showing that flushing can propel droplets as high as three feet into the air.
A simple fix? Close the lid. Putting the toilet lid down before flushing can basically prevent virus transmission.
And of course, follow up with immediate and vigorous hand washing.
That's because scientists say the novel coronavirus COVID-19 may be able to spread through 'toilet plumes.' Ugh!
Researchers are currently conducting more studies on COVID-19 and sewage to better understand how it might play a role in the virus’s spread.
According to HuffPost, scientists conducted simulations showing that flushing can propel droplets as high as three feet into the air.
A simple fix? Close the lid. Putting the toilet lid down before flushing can basically prevent virus transmission.
And of course, follow up with immediate and vigorous hand washing.