Saliva Droplets Can Travel Large Distances (IMAGE)

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Saliva Droplets Can Travel Large Distances

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Saliva droplets can travel large distances, depending on environmental conditions such as wind speed, temperature, pressure and humidity. Wind shown blowing left to right at speeds of 4 kph (top) and 15 kph (bottom) can transport saliva droplets up to 6 meters (18 feet).

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