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I've heard 2 stories about the air on planes. Yes, it is recirculated air. One article I read said that experts had discovered that the virus transmits not only by things you touch, but also through the air (the virus is in the lungs). An expert on tv said the virus transmits through touch, so breathing the same air is not a risk thing.
I'm guessing the airborne transmission is accurate. It makes sense, since when a person coughs, the virus is in the air, which would then recirculate. Do the virus bacteria dissipate or dissolve when recirculated? I don't know.
I've heard 2 stories about the air on planes. Yes, it is recirculated air. One article I read said that experts had discovered that the virus transmits not only by things you touch, but also through the air (the virus is in the lungs). An expert on tv said the virus transmits through touch, so breathing the same air is not a risk thing.
I'm guessing the airborne transmission is accurate. It makes sense, since when a person coughs, the virus is in the air, which would then recirculate. Do the virus bacteria dissipate or dissolve when recirculated? I don't know.
1. Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
2.It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Personally I would drive myself on such a trip. The train won't be much quicker, maybe even slower if a transfer is involved, or nearest stations are not close. But a 3 hour flight roughly translate to a 3 day drive. Sounds like OP may need get there faster by flying.
I've heard 2 stories about the air on planes. Yes, it is recirculated air. One article I read said that experts had discovered that the virus transmits not only by things you touch, but also through the air (the virus is in the lungs). An expert on tv said the virus transmits through touch, so breathing the same air is not a risk thing.
I'm guessing the airborne transmission is accurate. It makes sense, since when a person coughs, the virus is in the air, which would then recirculate. Do the virus bacteria dissipate or dissolve when recirculated? I don't know.
A portion of the air is recirculated yes, mixed with fresh air. However, even then all the air replaced every 3 minutes (on Airbus at least). Also planes use HEPA filters which remove particulates down to the size of viruses including covid19. Most buildings you walk into will have far, far worse air quality than your typical airliner. I cannot speak to the air quality aboard trains.
Drive or take the train if that's still an option ( yes, check on that)
The train option appears to be nicer and cleaner, although the planes are cleaned and sanitized, according to: https://www.google.com/amp/s/thepoin...pa-filter/amp/
Still you will be in contact with more things and people if you fly.
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