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View all search resultsBeware of virus transmission on planes, experts say
“Viruses can multiply quickly in an environment like an airplane cabin,” epidemiologist Tifauzia Tyassuma said, as quoted by tempo.co on Thursday.
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Despite the pandemic, the government is allowing people to travel as long as they comply with COVID-19 health protocols.
However, an expert has suggested that people who travel by airplane be extra careful about possible virus transmission in the cabin.
“Viruses can multiply quickly in an environment like an airplane cabin,” epidemiologist Tifauzia Tyassuma said, as quoted by tempo.co on Thursday.
She added that closed-off areas without ventilations and with little sunlight put occupants at high risk of transmission. Airplanes were one such infectious area.
“Airplanes are among the unhealthiest places [during the pandemic],” said Tifauzia, adding that travelers should stay alert to possible transmission.
