Public transport not viewed by Streeck as a significant transmitter of coronavirus
Virologist Hendrik Streeck has shared his thoughts on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in public transportation and the importance of hygiene measures. According to Streeck, filters are installed in trains and airplanes, which can help reduce the risk of transmission.
However, Streeck does not consider public transportation to be a significant source of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. He emphasises that transmission from throat to throat or mucous membrane to mucous membrane is necessary for infection via surfaces, and no confirmation of transmission through fomites has been made.
Streeck advises being careful about where one's hands are going and suggests that good hand hygiene is crucial to avoid infection via surfaces. He adheres to the AHA guidelines, maintaining a distance of 1.5 meters, practicing hygiene, and wearing a face mask.
Aerosol transmission does not always play a role, except when the air is stagnant and there is no external air or fresh air, according to Streeck. He believes it's important to be aware of this and take necessary precautions.
While there is discussion about the role of the spike protein in post-vaccination and post-infection syndromes, this does not address Streeck’s position on public transport as a transmission vector. A definitive answer regarding Streeck’s views on public transport and SARS-CoV-2 would require a direct source or statement from him, which is not present in the current search results.
It's worth noting that the length of time SARS-CoV-2 remains on surfaces is not mentioned in the available information. For a comprehensive understanding of the virus and its transmission, further research and direct sources are recommended.
[1] German government response, advisory bodies, and general transmission mechanisms. [2] Discussion about the role of the spike protein in post-vaccination and post-infection syndromes.
Other science, such as health-and-wellness research, may provide insight into the role of hand hygiene in preventing infection via surfaces, as suggested by virologist Hendrik Streeck. Fitness-and-exercise routines could potentially contribute to overall immunity, which might indirectly aid in combating SARS-CoV-2 transmission, an aspect that Streeck has discussed during his investigations.
