80% of particle transmission can be prevented by shutting the lid when flushing.
Qingyan Chen, Purdue’s James. G. Dwyer Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, toldthere’s one “very easy way to help prevent the spread of coronavirus: “Close the lid and then flush.”
To avoid getting COVID-19 when using a public bathroom you should wash your hands, then flush to minimize contamination period—and wait one to two minutes to use a public bathroom after someone has finished, says Chen.
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