Transmission via Flushing Toilets (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption Left: Vortex caused by common annular flushing. Right: Large-scale spread of virus particles after flushing Credit J.-X. Wang Usage Restrictions Journalists may use this image only with appropriate credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.