Will 'Fart' Infect New Coronaviruses?

by Richard Leeming

It is a new type coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that is infected by flight, but infection via feces is also suspected. From this, it can be said that the spread of novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) via farts is a natural trend, but researchers are discussing this possibility.

Can the coronavirus be spread through farts?
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A 2012 study showed that aerosols from toilet feces could contribute to the transmission of infectious diseases, and Andy Tag, who works as an emergency doctor in Australia, is We have confirmed that aerosols of SARS-CoV-2 may be generated. Regarding SARS-CoV-2, health authorities in the state of Oregon, USA, have also warned that fecal infection may occur during sexual activity.

At a time when Oregonians are spending more time than ever at home, we imagine you may be wondering “Is it still safe to have sex?”

In short – Yes. You can still have sex but with precautions. Here are some tips on practicing safe sex during this time. # COVID19 #sexed pic.twitter.com/mjUPQPZitk

— OR Health Authority (@OHAOregon) April 8, 2020

In addition, as a method of conducting sexual intercourse while preventing the spread of COVID-19 infection, virtual sex, etc. where the person communicates online is recommended.

Argentine government recommends preventing new coronavirus infection with virtual sex-GIGAZINE

Although there are no research results that directly indicate farts' transmission of COVID-19 at the time of writing, Dr. Aaron E. Grat, an epidemiologist at Mount Sinai Ikhan School of Medicine, said, `` By study, COVID- 'Many of the 19 patients have been shown to have gastrointestinal symptoms,' while adding, 'There is no data that intestinal gas alone could be a risk of infection. Farts are important in dressed people. It is unlikely that it will become an infection route. '

Australian doctor and journalist Norman Swan agreed, saying , 'Fortunately, we always wear' masks 'to cover farts,' he said. I explained that clothes and clothes prevent the spread of aerosols. In addition, Mr. Swan advises from the viewpoint of social distance, 'Do not fart near people' and 'Do not fart with bare butt'.