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Coronavirus may spread much farther than 6 feet in indoor spaces with poor ventilation – CBS News

A classroom simulation shows how the spread of the virus is significantly cut down simply by placing ventilation near a teacher.

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As students head back to school, parents and teachers are increasingly concerned about how the coronavirus could spread — especially in buildings with inadequate ventilation. 
John Lednicky studies viruses at the University of Florida. “There was a lot of controversy about SARS-CoV-2 being transmitted or not being transmitted through airborne routes,” Lednicky told CBS News.
Analyzing air samples in a hospital room, Lednicky’s team found infectious virus can spread through the air — up to 16 f…

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