Here's a question that I've been searching for an answer to and can't find anywhere.
Prior to Omicron, the science seemed to indicate that the risk of transmission outdoors was slim to none (unless you're in a large crowd of people). Kids' playdates, gatherings outside, etc. should be safe (even unmasked) because of unrestr…
Here's a question that I've been searching for an answer to and can't find anywhere.
Prior to Omicron, the science seemed to indicate that the risk of transmission outdoors was slim to none (unless you're in a large crowd of people). Kids' playdates, gatherings outside, etc. should be safe (even unmasked) because of unrestricted airflow.
Now that we have a far more transmissible variant, does that guidance change? If we can become infected with a much lower amount of exposure, then is outside still the magic bullet, transmission-wise?
In my suburban community, we rarely mask outdoors (but always, ALWAYS indoors). However, I've been wondering if it's wise to be masked outside with other people around. Do you have any thoughts, links, or information on whether the risk is different for Omicron outside than it was for previous strains?
As always, thank you so much for your efforts and insights. I appreciate your work so much.
Dr. Jetelina,
Here's a question that I've been searching for an answer to and can't find anywhere.
Prior to Omicron, the science seemed to indicate that the risk of transmission outdoors was slim to none (unless you're in a large crowd of people). Kids' playdates, gatherings outside, etc. should be safe (even unmasked) because of unrestricted airflow.
Now that we have a far more transmissible variant, does that guidance change? If we can become infected with a much lower amount of exposure, then is outside still the magic bullet, transmission-wise?
In my suburban community, we rarely mask outdoors (but always, ALWAYS indoors). However, I've been wondering if it's wise to be masked outside with other people around. Do you have any thoughts, links, or information on whether the risk is different for Omicron outside than it was for previous strains?
As always, thank you so much for your efforts and insights. I appreciate your work so much.