• naun@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    My comment addressed the Andes strain. Although it is human transmissable, it requires close contact. That’s why it’s currently not much of a concern.

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      2 hours ago

      “Prior transmissions of the strain did not have ‘close contact’.”

      https://youtu.be/rO4Xd5PfIo0

      Featuring Prof. Joseph Allen, Professor of Exposure Assessment Science at Harvard University.

      I’m more inclined to listen to experts in their field.

    • Tinidril@midwest.social
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      2 days ago

      Also, at the societal level, the high lethality of the virus makes it far less likely to be able to spread broadly.