Hundreds Of Scientists Call Attention To Possible Airborne Transmission Of COVID-19

In an open letter to W.H.O, 239 experts urged the organization to give more credit to the growing evidence that the virus may be airborne.

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A man wearing a face mask walks past a coronavirus awareness mural depicting children of various faiths praying while wearing face masks in Depok, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Dita Alangkara / ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A man wearing a face mask walks past a coronavirus awareness mural depicting children of various faiths praying while wearing face masks in Depok, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Dita Alangkara / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hundreds Of Scientists Call Attention To Possible Airborne Transmission Of COVID-19

In an open letter to W.H.O, 239 experts urged the organization to give more credit to the growing evidence that the virus may be airborne.

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The New York Times reported on Saturday that 239 experts from across the world say that the World Health Organization is undervaluing evidence that shows the novel coronavirus may be airborne.

Reset brings on the reporter who covered the story to learn more.

GUEST: Apoorva Mandavilli, science and global health reporter,The New York Times