Coronavirus particles found in hospital ventilation system

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The coronavirus particles were found in the ventilation system at Uppsala University Hospital, including on the top floor of the building, far away from Covid-19 wards, a study shows.

During the pandemic, droplet transmission has been considered the most significant transmission route for Covid-19.

The findings suggest airborne infection may be a greater risk than previously thought, Erik Salaneck, researcher and infectious disease doctor at the University Hospital tells Swedish Radio.

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** This post was originally published on November 13, 2020 **