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A study shows that until vaccination rates are high, wearing a mask post-vaccination remains vital. | NeliMsomi Health24com

A new study has found that SARS-CoV-2 variants are getting better at travelling through the air, making airborne transmission of the virus easier and more efficient. aimed to better understand aerosol infectiousness and the impact of mask-wearing on SARS-CoV-2 variants in an airborne environment.

The researchers enrolled 238 people who were diagnosed with Covid-19 from May 2020 through April 2021.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.

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