The reversal may increase public skepticism about the agency's pandemic messaging
led the World Health Organization to acknowledge the threat of aerosol spread this past July.)
“CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 ,” reads a note on the altered page. “Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted.” In the original change, the CDC cited “growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet.” It also cautioned against spending time at poorly ventilated indoor locations.risk of spread “between people who are in close contact with one another ”—contradicting the public health guidance posted Friday.
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