Table 3 Descriptions derived from NIPH in January 2021
Terminology | Descriptions |
|---|---|
Droplet transmission | People with COVID-19 emit droplets and particles from their noses and mouths that contain SARS-CoV-2 |
Contact transmission | Transmission occurs either directly through contact with a contagious person (for example, by a hug or handshake) or indirectly through contact with other surfaces contaminated with viruses (door handles, light switches, handrails) |
Airborne transmission | Tiny virus-containing droplets/particles from the nose and mouth of an infectious person remain suspended in the air for a long time and move over longer distances |