Below, experts provides answers on some pertinent questions regarding the transmission of the virus. A: There is currently no strong evidence to support the claim that the virus can be transmitted through the air. Infectious diseases expert Leong Hoe Nam said the virus is likely to die when the droplets dry up. Last week, a Shanghai official, Zeng Qun, said the virus could spread through aerosol transmission, or the mixing of the virus with airborne liquid droplets. Some studies show that coronaviruses in general could potentially survive on metal, glass or plastic surfaces for several days.

Source: The Star February 11, 2020 21:00 UTC