CDC Removes Guidance Update On Coronavirus Transmission

The video discusses how the coronavirus is primarily spread through small respiratory droplets and aerosols, especially in poorly ventilated indoor areas. The CDC updated its guidance to reflect this but later removed the information from its website. A CDC official stated that the removal does not reflect the current understanding. Previously, the CDC emphasized large droplets from coughing and sneezing as the main transmission method. The guideline changes were not widely noticed until reported by CNN.

What is the primary way coronavirus is spread according to the updated guidance?

• Via food and water

• By small respiratory droplets or particles

• Through insect bites

• Through contaminated surfaces

What factor increases the risk of coronavirus infection in indoor areas?

• Bright lighting

• Poor ventilation

• Good ventilation

• High humidity

Why was the updated information removed from the CDC website?

• It was a duplicate entry

• It was a technical error

• It did not reflect the current state of knowledge

• It was outdated

According to previous CDC guidance, how was the virus mainly spread?

• Through airborne transmission over long distances

• By touching contaminated surfaces

• Through large respiratory droplets at close range

• Via animal contact

When did the changes to the guidelines become widely noticed?

• On the following Monday

• After a CNN report on Sunday

• During a CDC press conference

• Immediately after the update