There are plenty of times when you might wonder: How far does a cough or a sneeze travel? During a global pandemic involving a respiratory illness is certainly one of them. Prior to the new ...

When someone around us sneezes, we think the person is spreading germs. It's true, sneezed air contains 100,000 or more viruses and bacteria that can reach 93 mph and saturate the nearby 3- to 5-foot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” your second might be to ask: “Where did that sneeze come from?” ...

The distance germs travel when someone sneezes or coughs may be farther than you think. The average uncovered sneeze sends droplets about six feet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Sneezes abound during cold and flu season, and those sneezes are vehicles for germs — in some cases, sneezes can spread germs up to 26 feet away, according to research in the New England Journal of ...

I’m a frequent sneezer. I sneeze when the air is cold. I sneeze when the sun gets in my eyes. I sneeze for no apparent reason. Most of the time, my sneezy tendencies aren’t a big deal. But in a ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a proper way to cough and sneeze, the answer is absolutely yes, especially in times like these! We’re talking about the coronavirus, which so ...

Years ago, I read (probably in Science News) that viruses can’t survive long outside their hosts. That implied any surface onto which a sneezed-out germ found itself — such as the arm of a chair, ...

With 27 percent of Philadelphians relying on public transportation, trains and buses can be a hotspot for illness-causing bacteria and viruses. Alarmingly, researchers found that people who had ...

You can expect cold and flu viruses to survive on hard surfaces for 24-48 hours. Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You should avoid touching your eyes, nose, and ...