The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 disease has infected millions across the world since it was declared a pandemic on the 11th of March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus has brought the world to its knees by halting economies around the globe as nations enforce social distancing laws to keep people at home. The highly infectious virus is spread via aerosols (droplets of saliva or nasal discharge spread by coughing or sneezing by the infected person with the mouth uncovered). New speculation reveals that it could spread via fecal matter and even via farts or flatulence. Researchers believe that there is some truth to this speculation.
Expert take on this matter
In a podcast from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Dr. Norman Swan, who was hosting it, said that farts could indeed spread the infection. He is also the producer of the podcast called the Coronacast. He warned, “No, bare-bottom farting”!
Swan said, “Luckily, we wear a mask, which covers our farts all the time,” he said, referring to the protective garments of underwear, pants, dresses, shorts, and others. “I think that what we should do in terms of social distancing and being safe is that… you don’t fart close to other people, and that you don’t fart with your bottom bare.”
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