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University researchers believe taller people may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to their smaller peers.
The early findings of a survey of 2000 people in the UK and US suggests that the virus is transmitted via what 'aerosol transmission', rather than droplets alone.
The study found that being tall, specifically being over 6ft, more than doubled the probability of having COVID-19.
Data scientists from the University of Manchester, the US and Norway say aerosol transmission is 'very likely' with taller individuals at higher risk.
Aerosols can accumulate in poorly ventilated areas and are carried by air currents, whereas droplets are bigger than aerosols and are thought to travel relatively short distances via coughing, sneezing or talking.
Read more here. (Manchester Evening News UK)
The early findings of a survey of 2000 people in the UK and US suggests that the virus is transmitted via what 'aerosol transmission', rather than droplets alone.
The study found that being tall, specifically being over 6ft, more than doubled the probability of having COVID-19.
Data scientists from the University of Manchester, the US and Norway say aerosol transmission is 'very likely' with taller individuals at higher risk.
Aerosols can accumulate in poorly ventilated areas and are carried by air currents, whereas droplets are bigger than aerosols and are thought to travel relatively short distances via coughing, sneezing or talking.
Read more here. (Manchester Evening News UK)
