In-flight Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a review of the attack rates and available data on the efficacy of face masks.
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The absence of large numbers of published in-flight transmissions of SARS-CoV-2 is not definitive evidence of safety, but all peer-reviewed publications of flights with possible transmission are categorized by the quantity of transmission.Abstract:
The absence of large numbers of published in-flight transmissions of SARS-CoV-2 is not definitive evidence of safety. All peer-reviewed publications of flights with possible transmission are categorized by the quantity of transmission. Three mass transmission flights without masking are contrasted to 5 with strict masking and 58 cases with zero transmission.read more
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