Certain types of gathering spread Covid, Chula virologist warns
People gathering at religious sites, entertainment venues, sports stadiums and political rallies are raising the risk of a second wave of Covid-19, a virologist at Chulalongkorn University said yesterday (August 18).
Dr Yong Poovorawan said the virus spreads well in large groups of people who are raising their voices, such as in religious ceremonies, for entertainment or sports, and at political rallies.
"Also, the disease spreads well in confined and poorly ventilated areas, while people who show no symptoms can spread the virus as well," he posted on Facebook.
He said outbreaks often start from big cities before spreading to towns and rural areas and from adults to children.
"Children will show fewer symptoms, but contract the virus more easily than adults and tend to show symptoms around the throat," he said.
"It can spread easily among children, who then transmit the disease to their parents as well."
He added that the contagion will likely accelerate as countries ease measures to contain the pandemic.
