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How does COVID-19 spread?

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COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person though respiratory droplets.

Respiratory Droplets​

Respiratory droplets are produced when a person talks, coughs, or sneezes​.

Transmission

It is recommended that everyone avoid close contact with one another since this minimizes the risk of coming in contact with the respiratory droplets from someone infected with COVID-19.2 metres or 6 feet is the recommended minimum distance that you should keep between yourself and other people Remember: COVID-19 can also be spread by people who are not showing symptoms so it is highly recommended that you do physical distancing whenever possible, even if you or the people you are with are not feeling sick

Physical Distancing

It is recommended that everyone avoid close contact with one another since this minimizes the risk of coming in contact with the respiratory droplets from someone infected with COVID-19.2 metres or 6 feet is the recommended minimum distance that you should keep between yourself and other people Remember: COVID-19 can also be spread by people who are not showing symptoms so it is highly recommended that you do physical distancing whenever possible, even if you or the people you are with are not feeling sick