Coronavirus can spread indoors – WHO

NEW YORK: The top United States public health agency said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that the coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials maintained that such spread is uncommon and current physical distancing guidelines still make sense.

However, several experts faulted the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. They said the virus can spread more easily than the CDC seems to be indicating and suggested that the public should wear masks even in prolonged outdoor gatherings when they are more than 6 feet apart.