The 2,000-year-old airborne disease theory that blinded Covid experts
As a result precautions such as wearing masks and better ventilation in public spaces were tragically delayed, says a new report
Hasnain says:
Interesting read on the history of airborne disease transmission and the perception in the medical community. This quote, though, is the clincher.
“Policymakers and politicians also have a natural bias against the idea that diseases may be airborne, says Professor Jimenez.
“Droplets on surfaces is very convenient for people in power - all of the responsibility is on the individual,” he said. “On the other hand, if you admit it is airborne, institutions, governments and companies have to do something.””
Posted on 2021-10-03T18:03:35+0000