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You may have questions about how COVID-19 spreads. Here’s what to know from our experts. #COVID19 #EndCancer

Can you catch COVID-19 by standing closely to someone who has tested positive?

It depends. Dr. Roy Chemaly shares what to know about the coronavirus being airborne: https://bit.ly/3jsdnqq ">https://bit.ly/3jsdnqq&q... #COVID19 #EndCancer

Is the coronavirus airborne?

Is the coronavirus airborne? If so, how does that change what you should be doing to protect yourself from COVID-19 and help prevent its spread? Infectious disease expert Roy Chemaly, M.D., weighs in...

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What counts as exposure?

Chemaly: “... when you are within six feet of someone who is showing symptoms of COVID-19, for at least 15 minutes, when neither person is wearing a mask, and the infected person later tests positive for the coronavirus.” https://bit.ly/2BshC4o ">https://bit.ly/2BshC4o&q... #COVID19

What counts as COVID-19 exposure?

What constitutes exposure to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19? And, how does contact tracing help identify people who've been exposed to COVID-19? Infectious disease expert Roy Chemaly, M.D., answers...

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Which masks work best to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

“The one that’s best depends on three things: who you are, where you are and what you’re doing,” says infectious disease specialist Dr. Roy Chemaly: https://bit.ly/30sdY3X ">https://bit.ly/30sdY3X&q... #COVID19 #EndCancer

What type of mask works best for COVID-19 protection?

Studies show that cloth and medical-grade face masks can cut down on coronavirus droplet spread by 80% or more. But not all masks are equal. Infectious diseases and infection control specialist Roy...

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Do you need an air purifier to protect yourself from COVID-19?

“Air purifiers can provide you with an additional layer of protection, but they are limited in their effectiveness,” says our Tim Peglow: https://bit.ly/2Sfj0fC ">https://bit.ly/2Sfj0fC&q... #COVID19 #EndCancer

Can air purifiers protect you from COVID-19?

Wondering if you should get an air purifier to protect your household from the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Read what Tim Peglow, MD Anderson's assistant vice president of Patient Care and Patient...

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Is herd immunity going to stop the COVID-19 pandemic?

“We can’t just rely on natural immunity,” infectious disease specialist Dr. Roy Chemaly: https://bit.ly/34l9D3s ">https://bit.ly/34l9D3s&q... #COVID19 #EndCancer

COVID-19 herd immunity: 7 questions, answered

What is herd immunity, and how is it achieved? Once we achieve herd immunity for this novel coronavirus (COVID-19), will it diminish the need for masks and social distancing, or allow people to...

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We’re all in this together.

Stay safe, stay healthy, save lives to help protect those most vulnerable, like our cancer patients, from COVID-19. #COVID19 #EndCancer

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