People can catch COVID-19 from other people who are infected with this virus. COVID-19 can spread mainly from person to person through droplets from the nose or mouth that come out when a person infected with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or talks. These splashes are relatively heavy, travel not far and fall to the ground quickly. People can become infected with COVID-19 if they breathe in the droplets of an infected person.

Therefore, it is important for us to maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter from other people. These sparks can stick to objects and other surfaces around people such as tables, doorknobs, and handrails. People can become infected by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. This is why it is important to wash your hands regularly with soap and clean running water, or clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub.

WHO continues to review developments in research on how COVID-19 spreads and will share the latest findings.

source: WHO