Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 experts, virologists and medical doctors are in a race against the rapid spread of infectious disease.
Further infections, it is important to stop immediately and all transactions, which do not represent basic needs of the citizens remain, for the time being, closed. Fitness studios are also affected.
A lot of passionate gym-goers move your Workout in these times of home or course for a round of Jogging in the fresh air.
But even here, the question in the back of the head, whether you can move really safe out there and from infection is certain, as many.
Study reveals a new possible route of Transmission
So far, the assumption that the novel Coronavirus can only be in the way of airborne droplets or close physical contact to transfer stock.
For this reason, the health authorities advise to keep at least 1.5 metres distance to other persons or to avoid a contact through Social Distancing completely.
A study published in the journal ‘New England Journal of Medicine’ (NEJM), came to the conclusion that the Transmission of the Virus SARS-CoV-2 is also in the Form of suspended particles is possible.
From jumping to conclusions was previously not recommended but the study confirm that by no means that the Virus infects people by it lingers in the air, for example, if an Infected person coughs or sneezes.
The results of the study remain questionable
The researchers were able to demonstrate in their study, however, is that the Virus can survive for up to three hours as the suspended particles in the air. For this result, the scientists sprayed the Virus with a type of atomizer in the air.
This method, however, is still questionable, because the Experiment agree with the reality.
Paul Hunter of the UK’s University of East Anglia, told the Stuttgarter Nachrichten: “a Sick cough or sneeze, the droplets compared to Aerosol quite quickly to the ground because they are heavier than the particles of a spray mist.”
Nevertheless, risks the expert, continues to see in to close contact with Infected persons or contact with contaminated surfaces.
The danger is that you drive with the Hand over the face, and so by means of taps on the nose, eyes or mouth is infected, it submits.
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The corona virus survives on surfaces
In the current study, it was investigated how the viruses behave on different surfaces.
In fact, the Virus was still for up to three days on plastic or stainless steel surfaces to demonstrate – on paper up to 24 hours.
The researchers explain, however, that in the case of a possible infection in addition to the amount of the virus. Also, the British expert Hunter says: “Our advice is always to wash as a precaution, regularly hands thoroughly.”
Of course, the theory is that the Virus can also be over-the-air transmitted, to simply ignore and needs to be studied in more detail. The renowned American immunologist Anthony Fauci expressed against the US television channel NBC: “We are not able to wipe the idea completely aside, is that the Virus is in the position a certain distance in the air back down.“
Infection while Jogging still unlikely
The question of a possible route of Transmission while Jogging is, therefore, quite entitled – who holds the given precautions, you should be an infection for sure.
Such a reduction also applies to the Jog in the fresh air staff to comply with the level of at least 1.5 meters. Who wants to go, you can of course make a even larger arc around walkers and other runners.
Furthermore, it is also advisable to abstain from Running in groups and avoid places with many people, such as, for example, a market place, for the Jogging track.
To refrain from fear of an infection fully to exercise in the fresh air, however, is not necessary. Quite the contrary, exercise strengthens the immune system and the immune system and can protect the body even before the disease.
Source
- The New England Journal of Medicine: Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1, retrieved on 23.03.2020 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973
Antonia Hagedorn
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