- Male
- 33 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really confused about how an asymptomatic COVID person can spread the virus to others. If I happen to be one of those asymptomatic cases, how would I transmit it to my family if I'm not sneezing or coughing droplets?
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Yes,through droplet infection when people cough and sneez sars cov-2.
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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
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