![After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air' After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712754854_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'
WHO said it was the first step towards working out how to better prevent this kind of transmission.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Leprosy not hereditary, get early treatment to avoid serious complications Leprosy not hereditary, get early treatment to avoid serious complications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71612064180_Kusta.jpg)
Leprosy not hereditary, get early treatment to avoid serious complications
The disease is not transmitted through touch but via droplets, from nose and mouth, for example, when one sneezes, coughs or shares meals.
Sat Jan 27 2024
![Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632796150_broadhurstreef.jpg)
Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Australian scientists are spraying droplets of ocean water into the sky to form clouds to protect the environmental treasure.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![US scientists develop coating to capture airborne droplets US scientists develop coating to capture airborne droplets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623900468_COATING.jpg)
US scientists develop coating to capture airborne droplets
Scientists develop a sticky wall coating that repurposes ingredients used in hair conditioners to trap aerosolized droplets.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![CDC says coronavirus can sometimes spread through airborne transmission CDC says coronavirus can sometimes spread through airborne transmission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584773948_Covid.jpg)
CDC says coronavirus can sometimes spread through airborne transmission
Some infections can be spread by exposure to the virus in small droplets and particles that can linger in the air for minutes to hours.
Tue Oct 06 2020
![How to party safely during a pandemic How to party safely during a pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598760091_PARTY.jpg)
How to party safely during a pandemic
It's entirely possible to enjoy summer gatherings with friends while protecting yourself and others from the coronavirus.
Sun Aug 30 2020
![For Covid-19, what is 'safe distancing'? It depends... For Covid-19, what is 'safe distancing'? It depends...](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598672186_LONDON.jpg)
For Covid-19, what is 'safe distancing'? It depends...
When it comes to coronavirus social distancing, there is no single rule of thumb, researchers cautioned this week in a study.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Can mosquitoes spread the coronavirus? Can mosquitoes spread the coronavirus?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598402356_MOSQUITO.jpg)
Can mosquitoes spread the coronavirus?
Researchers say the virus would have to infect the mosquito and multiply inside of it in order for the mosquito to pass it on to people.
Wed Aug 26 2020
![Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597980633_MASK.jpg)
Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study
Medical masks offer significantly more protection against droplet spread than cotton alternatives while bandanas don't do much at all.
Fri Aug 21 2020
![Tokyo bar uses 'fish bowl' screens to lure back virus-wary clients Tokyo bar uses 'fish bowl' screens to lure back virus-wary clients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597979502_TOKYO.jpg)
Tokyo bar uses 'fish bowl' screens to lure back virus-wary clients
The conical, clear acrylic screens hang from the ceiling and envelop the customers' head and shoulders,as a barrier between each of them.
Fri Aug 21 2020
![COVID-19 is airborne, but only in a limited environment - WHO COVID-19 is airborne, but only in a limited environment - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594288190_SoumyaSwaminathan.jpg)
COVID-19 is airborne, but only in a limited environment - WHO
WHO chief scientist, Dr Soumya Swaminathan said COVID-19 can survive and be transmitted through air, but in a very limited environment.
Thu Jul 09 2020
![Scientists now claim that COVID-19 is airborne Scientists now claim that COVID-19 is airborne](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594021807_OrchardRoad.jpg)
Scientists now claim that COVID-19 is airborne
A total of 239 scientists in 32 countries found evidence that smaller particles of the virus in the air can infect people.
Tue Jul 07 2020
![Child's cries, the most challenging ordeal during self-quarantine - Bernama DJ Child's cries, the most challenging ordeal during self-quarantine - Bernama DJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585439861_RaifaBernamaRadio.jpg)
Child's cries, the most challenging ordeal during self-quarantine - Bernama DJ
The cries of her only child, a 7-year-old daughter, at the door wanting to be hugged, was the most challenging ordeal for Bernama Radio's deejay when she opted to voluntarily quarantined herself havin
Sun Mar 29 2020
![Heat islands in KL possible cause of hailstorm Heat islands in KL possible cause of hailstorm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71464952320_hujanhujanbatu.jpg)
Heat islands in KL possible cause of hailstorm
The moist conditions and phenomenon of wind updraft produce water droplets which form ice lumps which can no longer be supported by the wind.
Sat Jun 04 2016