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Pentagon study on covid: very low risks in planes

Filtration and ventilation are decisive - ATTACHMENT

A very low risk: even the Pentagon is unbalanced on the possible infections from covid-19 that could occur while traveling by plane (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). According to United States Department of Defense, the risks of infections would be lower than one might imagine, especially with well-worn masks on the face. The report was released yesterday, Thursday 15 October 2020, and...

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