Singing might be just as risky as coughing when it comes to spreading coronavirus, a new study has found. Evidence suggests that singing can produce more aerosols, or droplet nuclei, than normal talking or breathing. 'Singing for any appreciable amount of time therefore may present a risk for the creation of infectious aerosols and allow for infection transmission.' But rapid testing of people before congregation is not currently available and face masks are not compatible with singing, the paper says. This comes after the trial reopening of 'high-risk' areas including theatres and music venues was postponed by Boris Johnson on Friday amid fears of a second coronavirus wave.

Source: Daily Mail July 31, 2020 20:30 UTC