While many counties and cities around the world are seeing infections drop and deaths related to Covid-19 decrease, infections around the world arw not stopping. @DrTedros again said the pandemic virus is accelerating.
The John Hopkins Covid-19 tracker has infections over 11.5 million. That is roughly an increase of about 1 million infections in a weeks time.
As for airborne transmission the WHO says it has been working with those who raises it in the article for many months. Have acknowledged it as a possible mode of transmission. Encouraged this research. Evidence emerging but more research needed.
Says it has been recommending people try and avoid closed settings with poor air exchange and physical distancing.
Body of evidence used by WHO continues to grow. Official says an average of 500 publications daily. Want to be fast and adpative but must weigh evidence.
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